Goosenecks State Park and Valley of the Gods
Maxican Hat is not only a famous rock formation, but also a small town located just off the San Juan River. It is a great base for several great places such as Goosenecks State Park and Valley of the Gods
Morning by the San Juan river
Mexican Hat is located right by the river, so you can enjoy great views of the surrounding „wild western“ landscape in the morning.
Rock Mexican Hat
This interesting Mexican Hat is a symbol of the city and its surroundings. It stands out best again in the late afternoon. You will find it about 4 km north of the city.
Goosenecks State Park - Goosenecks
To the west of Mexican Hat, the San Juan River meanders incredibly. In places where there are two meanders right next to each other, the Goosenecks – Goosenecks State Park was created. It is about 13 kilometers from Mexican Hat. The parking lot is basically at the lookout
Flag Butte
Another interesting car trip from Mexican Hat is a ride on the great scenic road No. 163. There are a number of rock formations around the road
Wild West
An absolute idyll and a feeling of the Wild West
Seven Sailors
From the perfect asphalt road our road turns into the Valley of The Gods. The road is dusty, but the prospects are great. This needs to be an interesting rock of seven sailors
Valley of the Gods
The Valley of the Gods is a typical example of the landscape of the American West
Rooster Butte
Rock rooster, it depends on your imagination
Traveling through the Valley of the Gods
Whether you drive all the way through the Valley of the Gods depends on your car and your courage. The terrain is definitely ideal
Navajo Twins Rocks
Another great place is Navajo Twins Rocks near Bluff. Stop here if you drive north from Mexican Hat or further east
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