Roadside views of Shiprock (Tsé Bitʼaʼí), a ~1,580-ft volcanic neck sacred to the Navajo Nation. Stay on paved US 491 / Indian Service roads for photography—climbing and off-road approaches to the formation are prohibited. Respect all tribal restrictions and private land.
Field facts
| Region | San Juan County, NM/AZ border |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36.6393, -108.8687 |
| Height | 1,583 ft above plain |
| Type | Volcanic neck |
| Sacred | Navajo Nation |
| View | Roadside |
| Access | Roadside from paved US 491 / Indian Service Route 13; no dirt road driving |
| Fee | Free (roadside viewpoint) |
| Best season | Year-round; respect Navajo restrictions |
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