I Finally Made It to the End of Forrest Gump's Run | Monument Valley

That moment when Forrest stops running in Forrest Gump—with this red earth stretching behind him—was filmed here at Monument Valley. Standing on that same road now, I almost cried. It’s that powerful... 1️⃣ Where is Monument Valley? 2025 Location Guide 🗺️ Straddling Arizona & Utah, deep in Navajo Nation. Driving distances: 2.5 hrs from Page, AZ (easy add-on after Antelope Canyon/Horseshoe Bend). Perfect for Grand Circle Road Trips. No public transport—rent an SUV/Jeep or book a private tour. 2️⃣ 2025 Park Updates ✅ Open daily, $8/person entry fee. 17-mile Valley Drive: Self-guided dirt/rock road (2+ hrs, 4WD recommended). Navajo-guided Jeep tours access restricted areas (worth it!). 3️⃣ What to Wear? Spoiler: It’s WINDY 🌬️🧥 20°C (68°F) days but feels colder with relentless wind. Outfit hacks: Top: Windproof jacket + layers. Bottoms: Jeans/hiking pants (skirts = bad idea). Shoes: Sturdy sneakers or boots (for climbing photo rocks). Sunglasses: For style + sand protection. 4️⃣ Photo Ops You Can’t Miss 📸📍 🏃 Forrest Gump Point Pin: "Forrest Gump Point" (US-163, Mexican Hat, UT). Pro tips: Shoot 3 PM–sunset for perfect light. Stand mid-road (watch for cars!) or lie down for epic angles. 🌵 Inside the Park: The Mittens + Merrick Butte: Iconic trio. John Ford’s Point: Western movie backdrop (pay locals to ride horses into your shot). 5️⃣ Pro Tips for Visiting 🛏️🌅 Best timing: Arrive by noon, explore, then catch sunset. Stay at The View Hotel (only in-park lodging—wake up to mittens outside your window!). Final Thoughts: Monument Valley humbles you. That silence—just you and 300-million-year-old rocks—is magic. Want my full Southwest road trip route? Drop a comment! #MonumentValley #ForrestGumpPoint #USRoadTrip #AmericanWest #NavajoNation #TravelDeep