West and East Mitten Buttes, Sandstone summits in Monument Valley, Arizona.
The West and East Mitten Buttes stand at 6,176 and 6,226 feet high, resembling two gigantic mittens with their thumbs facing inward in Monument Valley.
The formations emerged through millions of years of geological processes, consisting of three distinct layers: Organ Rock Shale, de Chelly Sandstone, and Moenkopi Formation.
The Navajo Nation maintains these natural monuments within their tribal park, representing significant elements of their ancestral lands in northeastern Arizona.
Visitors can observe the Mitten Buttes along the 17-mile Valley Drive, which provides multiple viewing points for photographing these geological formations.
During sunset in March and September, the shadow of West Mitten Butte casts perfectly onto East Mitten Butte, creating a natural alignment phenomenon.
Location: Arizona
GPS coordinates: 36.98881,-110.06917
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:57
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