What are the mittens Monument Valley?
As with so many named rock formations, the Mittens Monument Valley resemble exactly what you might think they do from their name. These are two large red sandstone buttes jutting up from the desert floor, called East Mitten and West Mitten. Even the thumbs of the “mittens” are properly placed.
How far is West Mitten Butte from Monument Valley Tribal Park?
West Mitten Butte is 1.1 miles from the Monument Valley Tribal Park's headquarters. One tip for visiting is to come at the end of March or mid-September and see (for a few days only) the West Mitten shadow appear on East Mitten. It is called the Mitten Shadow and is a magnet for photographers.
Are there Mittens in Arizona?
The West and East Mitten Buttes (also known as the Mittens) are two buttes in the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park in northeast Navajo County, Arizona. When viewed from the south, the buttes appear to be two giant mittens with their thumbs facing inwards.
What are the two red sandstone buttes in Monument Valley?
These are two large red sandstone buttes jutting up from the desert floor, called East Mitten and West Mitten. Even the thumbs of the “mittens” are properly placed. West Mitten butte, also known as Left Mitten, is one of the few formations in Monument Valley that can be viewed up close by unescorted travelers.
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