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the Valley of the Gods
Perhaps one of the most intriguing names of all the San Juan County destinations is the Valley of the Gods. This special area is part of Bears Ears National Monument and near to Mexican Hat, Utah. It attracts individuals looking for idyllic sandstone structures. While similar to the geography found at Monument Valley to the south, this Bureau of Land Management area sees much less traffic, thereby adding solitude to its many virtues. The Valley of Gods is perhaps best experienced by driving the 17-mile scenic Valley of The Gods Loop that traces the valley’s floor. During dry weather, the road is easily driven with a passenger vehicle; however, you may need a 4X4 during and after rains – always check the weather report before planning a visit. Several tall, red, isolated mesas, buttes and cliffs tower above the valley floor, which you’ll see while driving along the gravel road. For 250 million years, water, wind and ice carved the formations in the Cedar Mesa sandstone to create this spectacular desert landscape. Many thanks to everyone who took the trouble to view comment or fave
the Valley of the Gods
Perhaps one of the most intriguing names of all the San Juan County destinations is the Valley of the Gods. This special area is part of Bears Ears National Monument and near to Mexican Hat, Utah. It attracts individuals looking for idyllic sandstone structures. While similar to the geography found at Monument Valley to the south, this Bureau of Land Management area sees much less traffic, thereby adding solitude to its many virtues. The Valley of Gods is perhaps best experienced by driving the 17-mile scenic Valley of The Gods Loop that traces the valley’s floor. During dry weather, the road is easily driven with a passenger vehicle; however, you may need a 4X4 during and after rains – always check the weather report before planning a visit. Several tall, red, isolated mesas, buttes and cliffs tower above the valley floor, which you’ll see while driving along the gravel road. For 250 million years, water, wind and ice carved the formations in the Cedar Mesa sandstone to create this spectacular desert landscape. Many thanks to everyone who took the trouble to view comment or fave