Absolutely! Overall was a wonderful and serene experience. Be wise and take care. Absolutely! Trail too hot (got sun stroke) to walk in summer - warning - even very early in the morning (July). We just don't have any experience with deserts and how our bodies respond to that. A 2 hour easy/moderate hike around one of the mittens. The trailhead is at the end of the parking lot towards the camping area. We made it back (the path was going upwards to the car) and we sat down with the airco on FULL, and were both rather exhausted. We took this hike early December. Private transportation and a well-organized itinerary provide an efficient way for time-strapped travelers to get the whole Southwest experience, while still offering free time to enjoy the parks on your own. Opt for basic lodging or a selection of more luxurious upgrades. Opt for basic lodging or a selection of more luxurious upgrades. more. We made it back (the path was going upwards to the car) and we sat down with the airco on FULL, and were both rather exhausted. more. I decided it was already to warm to continue the trail, and we walked back in the sand toward the car. So: a warning. Take the time to walk this trail, you won’t be sorry. similar to a beach. I was with my 11 year old and he had to take breaks. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Overall was a wonderful and serene experience. We stayed in the View hotel nearby so drove the car and parked it right on top of the start of the Wildcat trail. My husband and I are very healthy and active in our mid and late 40s and I felt that burn going up. A single trip takes you to top American Southwest sites including the Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, and Bryce Canyon on this 3-day, 2-night tour from Las Vegas. more. And some people take irresponsible risks by hiking in the middle of the day. The trailhead is at the end of the parking lot towards the camping area. We took this hike early December. Hiking in Monument Valley without a Guide – Wildcat Trail. Monument Valley Tribal Tours; Navajo Spirit Tours; Three Sister Navajo Guided Tour; Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park; Dineh Bekeyah Tours My Father in law was with us in his late 60's and he was having a tough time too. Remember if you hike down, you have to hike up and going up on a steep incline, and I mean steep, is tough in that sand! The trailhead is at the end of the parking lot towards the camping area. Start by signing in at the office downstairs in The View Hotel. aAcouple of wild (?) With no regrets! Date: June 6, 2019 Miles: 4.05 Elevation Gain: 536 ft Start Time: 3:34 pm Duration: 1:40 hours. First of all, this is a breathtaking area, wonderful views of the mittens and valley. About a 2 hour easy/moderate hike around one of the Mittens. A 2 hour easy/moderate hike around one of the mittens. horses were walking around, no other people apart from us. It was maybe only 500 meters, but it felt so heavy to walk back. Perfect hiking weather! First of all, this is a breathtaking area, wonderful views of the mittens and valley. Took the hike late afternoon and worked up an appetite for a Navajo Taco dinner at the View Hotel. Trail too hot (got sun stroke) to walk in summer - warning - even very early in the morning (July). What a strange experience to have at 8.00 am, but I really felt I already had enough (or too much) sun. Be wise and take care. We arrived at Monument Valley early in the afternoon after driving from our home in northern Utah. (Remember: Water, sunscreen, hats, etc.). Remember if you hike down, you have to hike up and going up on a steep incline, and I mean steep, is tough in that sand! Drove to the hotel and I lay down for an hour to rest. About a 2 hour easy/moderate hike around one of the Mittens. I decided it was already to warm to continue the trail, and we walked back in the sand toward the car. We started around 7.30/8.00 a.m. as it was July/August and very hot. Great morning hike for photos before the sun gets too high. You will descend into theValley and walk entirelyaround the […] Hotels near Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. Loved it here! The Wildcat loop trail is the only trail you can take in Monument Valley without a Native American guide. In the sand, sun so hot and strong already. It is not recommended to walk the Wildcat Trail during the summer months. Hotels near Goulding’s Trading Post Museum. We had lots of water with us, we were prepared. Even very early in the morning the desert and heat makes you dehydrate very quickly. It is a 3.2 mile lasso loop trail that loops around the West Mitten and gives you spectacular views of both East and West Mittens and the rest of Monument Valley.