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Driving through Monument Valley during a sandstorm offers a rare and dramatic experience of the American Southwest’s most iconic landscape. Located on the Arizona–Utah border within Navajo Nation land, the valley is known for its towering red sandstone buttes, wide open desert plains, and cinematic vistas. During typical conditions, the 17-mile scenic loop drive provides unobstructed views of famous formations like The Mittens, Totem Pole, and Three Sisters.
But amid a sandstorm, visibility narrows and the desert takes on a surreal, shifting quality. Dust hangs in the air, softening the outlines of monoliths and painting the horizon in shades of rust and gray. Windblown sand dances across the road, and the normally sharp desert contrasts are replaced by muted, atmospheric tones. While conditions may limit photo opportunities and require caution, the sense of immersion is intense—raw, elemental, and deeply connected to the land.
Visitors should be mindful of weather conditions, travel with appropriate vehicles, and consult local guidance, as sandstorms can develop quickly and impact safety. Despite the challenges, such a drive reveals a deeper, moodier side of Monument Valley—one shaped not just by stone, but by sky and wind.

Southwest USA National Parks Trip - Part 7.2.
Driving POV in 4K HDR.

This road trip was part of a 16 days hiking trip to the Southwest USA national parks, preserves and monuments, April 2023.
In this trip I visited Death Valley, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches, Canyonlands, Monument Valley, The Grand Canyon, Mojave and Joshua Tree.

This video was shot using a GoPro 11 (see links below).
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Primary hiking gear used in this trip:
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Video recording gear used in this trip:
** iPhone 14 Pro
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