monument valley pathway

We decided to take the walking trail to the summit (1,6 M one-way) and it was a nice trip.The trail is not that streneous and you heve several overlooks while walking,On top you can two more little trails (north and south trail) but they are quiet short and worthwile.Overall it's a very nice trip that takes you about 2,5 hours.Be aware of snakes because on the walking path we saw (especially heard) a snake next to our feet.

This is a great place to stop, learn, take a few pictures. If you get there during the Golden Hour of Dusk, it's a great place to get some pictures as the sun bounces off the buttes.

We took two grandchildren on this hike and it was easy for them but a little more strenous for us. Great views from the trail. Be prepared with water and sun protection. It is amazing to find a hike like this out in the plains. I can see why the pioneers were attracted to this area.

The views from up on the bluff are spectacular on a clear day. We chose to ride up and hike down, since the admission included the shuttle to the top. The guide was very informative as were the interpretive guides at the wagons in the park. The walk down was not strenuous but there were several steep drop offs along the path. I would not advise an elderly or very young person to go down the trail alone. The visitors center restrooms were spotless, and they had a water bowl for dogs, which was a nice touch.

Wonderful hike and view. Loved wondering up the pathway and through the cave to so many different vantage points overlooking Scottsbluff and Gering. Coming down was a bit scary being so high up without a railing. I would not recommend this path for young children. Drive your kids to the top and watch them carefully. You could easily fall from many points. Great hike!!

If you are planning to walk up or down the trail be sure to wear a hat and sunscreen. It's a switchback path so it's pretty exposed. Also be aware that it is a popular place for local runners so they may be on the path too. The top has a couple of short paths that lead to open parts of the summit with great views. You can see the North Platte River and, just off the parking lot, use the pay binoculars to see Chimney Rock over 20 miles away!

This is a concrete path that runs along the river from the YMCA past the zoo and the discovery center and dead ends approximately 2 miles from the YMCA. There are benches and picnic tables along the way to take a break if you like. People walk, run, stroll with the family dog (there's a doggie playground along the way), and ride bicycles while enjoying a day along the river. Motorized vehicles not permitted other than wheelchairs. Access from parking lots are at the YMCA and across Broadway (diagonally from Safeways) by the Boys Club building and the Panhandle Humane Society. You can also access the pathway from the grounds of the zoo;but, I am not sure of the mileage along the pathway. I would suggest looking at an interactive map off the internet if you want to park somewhere around the zoo. I like to walk and bike the pathway whenever I can. Fairly flat terrain (it follows the river after all) so any ability can hike the pathway. Wide enough for bikes and hikers to share the path. Nice views of the Scottsbluff Monument along the way, good photo ops.

Sorry, but the spelling error in the sites attractions is misleading. It is a lovely path that I often use for walks. Last years flooding closed it for a while, but it is great to use this spring.

Minha filha morou dois anos em Scottsbluff. Estive lá duas vezes (em julho de 2012 e em maio de 2014). A cidade é pequenina, mas tem duas coisas bem interessantes: um visual de filme do faroeste americano (este monumento é bem bacana) e um povo acolhedor. No verão, um calor enorme, uns 45oC; no inverno, chega a -25oC.