Immerse Yourself in Monument Valley with Wildcat Trail
Wildcat Trail offers an unparalleled hiking experience in Monument Valley, UT, allowing visitors to intimately explore the iconic buttes and expansive desert landscape. This well-marked hiking area is celebrated for its stunning views and unique opportunity to connect closely with one of America’s most beloved natural landmarks.
The moderate trail features several rest points with seating and shade, making it accessible for various fitness levels. Hikers praise the peacefulness beyond the first kilometer, where crowds thin and the beauty of the landscape can be fully appreciated. The trail is especially popular for photography, with breathtaking shots of the Mittens and surrounding formations.
Visitors recommend appropriate footwear and ample water, especially during warmer seasons. As the only hiking trail in Monument Valley, Wildcat Trail is a must for anyone wanting a memorable outdoor adventure that combines cultural significance with natural splendor.
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defne colasan
4 weeks agoIf you visit Monument Valley and don’t hike this trail it will be a miss. We really enjoyed our 1 hour hike during a sunny but cold December day. I liked the scenic road driving experience but felt much closer to the land while hiking. Also great picture opportunities when you get closer to the butte.
Stewart Carnes
3 months agoA moderate hike filled with stunning views. I started mid afternoon to enjoy the afternoon sun illuminating the Mittens. It's a well-marked trail with several rest points with seating and shade.
Stuart Williams
6 months agoIn my humble opinion, the best activity in Monument Valley. You get to experience the buttes and landscape at your own pace up close and personal. It’s the only hike but it’s a really good one, once you get past the first 1km or so the trail gets quiet as most turn back. The views are incredible and you can take your time. By contrast, on the driven tour around the valley, we only got 5 mins in each location barely time to get a photo let alone to take it all in. It’s also free. Please though wear decent footwear for hiking and take water, we hiked in December and it still got warm.
robak1977usa
4 months agoAfter you take a car loop —you can drive small car to like I did -no problem make sure you take a hike there at wild cat trail !
Mike Neifert
2 years agoMy wife and I hiked the Wildcat Trail after driving the scenic route through the Monument Valley Tribal Park. We signed in on the clipboard at the desk on the lower level of the visitor center before heading to the trailhead. The trail starts from the parking lot. Taking this almost 4-mile trek afforded really amazing views of the two mitten buttes. We were much closer than when we were in the road and got to see both sides of the West Mitten. The first 2.5 miles of the trail were pretty easy since they were mostly downhill or on level ground. There were 3 or 4 shelters providing shade at irregular intervals on the trail. There was also a bench in the shade of a tree once. These were helpful since there is little respite from the sun. The temps were in the mid-80s when we did this in early June. The best unexpected treat was a primitive bathroom just after the 2-mile mark. The final mile is back up the hill. There are some sandy spots, but the trail is mostly hard-packed. It is well-marked. We took about 2.5 hours.