Monument Rd
Eleven miles of empty two-lane climbing a mesa shoulder. Good for driving plates, motorcycle work, and long-lens compression.
Best time
Early morning, low traffic
Parking
Numerous pullouts
Power
None
Sound
Quiet between vehicles
Access
Vehicle accessible throughout
Cell
Intermittent
Drone
Allowed with FAA clearance
Restrooms
At visitor center
Morning golden hour
7:42 AM – 8:17 AM
Light from the SSW · 6675°
Evening golden hour
5:37 PM – 6:12 PM
Light from the W · 14301°
Calculated for this location and date, shown in local time. Sun position only — it does not account for terrain or buildings casting shade.