shiprock rock formation

shiprock rock formation印象

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  RICHARDF968

  We were lucky to see this formation first at sunrise and later that afternoon with the sun overhead. This formation stands alone on the landscape making it an awesome sight! You can get your fantastic photos right from your vehicle while driving on US 64. Go see it for yourself!

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  ShirleyP1958

  The path used after leaving the road is full of holes, rocks, trenches but worth the bouncing around to get there. Can climb to base of volcano but no higher. It is steep and has loose gravel. But the views are wonderful. And to know at sometime this was an active volcano and you are next to it is incredible. But use a truck or SUV.

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  edge8400

  The site is off the beaten path so if you want a close look as we did, you will need to navigate the various gravel paths out to the formation. Not recommended for low sitting vehicles and you really should have a 4x4. It is an impressive formation as it is visible even from Wetheral Mesa in the Mesa Verde National Park. Definitely worth a drive by if you are in the area.

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  Mriese2

  I have always wanted to see Shiprock with my own eyes and last week I was able to fulfill this desire of mine. The rock formation is massive, pictures just don't do it justice. There are many locations where you can stop and view it but that was not good enough for me, I had to drive out to it and get a closer look. There is a dirt road that parrallels a volcanic dike which runs out to the formation, which is not a difficult drive, especially if you have a vehicle with a little bit of ground clearance, and seeing it up close puts it in a whole new perspective.

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  USTraveler2015

  While driving from Gallup to Farmington, we couldn't help but cross paths with this geologic beauty. As the December sun was setting in the west, the colors cascaded on the rock that highlighted its magnificent natural beauty. Such a wonderous sight to see!

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  milomccowan

  Superb view of Shiprock formation to your south as you travel through the heart of Indian ountry. Near the 4 Corners monument and Canyon de Chelle park.

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  Tatum_napawan

  This is an Iconic rock, which is located in the middle of the desert, that the city is named in honer of the rock. The Movie , the lone survivor, were shot around Shiprock, showing the views of the beauty and peace of the city. It also represent the Navajo people of the 4 States area, the reservations. There's also the notorious mystical Skin walkers, told by my friends, wandering aroudn the rock.

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  317haritham

  Well Shiprock is HUGE. In fact, we could see it all the way from Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado! It has an interesting shape and obviously stands out in New Mexicos' desert landscape. However, it didn't look like anything much is being done to keep the surrounding areas clean, which is a real pity. In my opinion, it is worth a visit only if it's on your way (We were traveling from Colorado to the Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona).

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  SDSteve

  You can see Shiprock from thirty miles away and it is absolutely spectacular. Not sure you need to go out of your way to see this, but if you're passing through the area on your way to Monument Valley or South into New Mexico, you can't miss it. Our issue was, we were trying to find a way to get closer to the base of the rock and couldn't figure it out. We tried using navigation (Google and Apple Maps) and we just came up to roads or turnouts that were roped off or closed. There were some dirt roads but we didn't want to trespass on Navajo land without knowing what the guidelines were. So we ended up enjoying sunset over the rock from a good distance away, pulling over on the side of the main road heading north from Shiprock towards Kayenta. But it was magical, reminded me of something you would see in the movies.

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  RomanceWriter

  Shiprock is an amazing site rising out of the desert floor. I was limited in time so did not venture all the way to the rock. I found the best way to get some pictures was to head south on Hwy 491 out of Shiprock, NM. You'll see the formation on your right. Stop at the first pull off for a few shots, then continue to head south of 491 to IR-13, about 5 minutes from town. There you'll see another pull off area. Beware there's a lot of glass from broken beer bottles. Sad, but true. It is here that I took the majority of my photographs.