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East Mitten Butte has a Lunoo score of 9.2/10. This score is based on AI-powered analysis of category fit, feature coverage, pricing signals, public reception, and recency.

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East Mitten Butte is ranked #1 in Lunoo's Best Butte rankings with a score of 9.2/10.

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East Mitten Butte

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Butte Arizona Landmark Sandstone Monument Valley Navajo Land

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description East Mitten Butte Overview

East Mitten Butte is an isolated sandstone butte in Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, within the Navajo Nation near the Arizona-Utah border. Its name refers to a prominent spire that resembles the thumb of a mitten when the formation is viewed from certain directions. It stands near West Mitten Butte and Merrick Butte, forming part of the landscape commonly seen from the park's main viewpoint and scenic drive.

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East Mitten Butte ranks #1 of 99 in the Butte ranking, ahead of West Mitten Butte.

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How can you tell East Mitten Butte from West Mitten Butte?

From the main Monument Valley overlook, East Mitten is the formation on the left and West Mitten is on the right. Their apparent thumbs point in different directions, creating the familiar paired-mittens silhouette.

Can East Mitten Butte be seen without driving the scenic loop?

Yes. East Mitten is clearly visible from the visitor-center area and The View Hotel before visitors enter the unpaved scenic drive.

Is East Mitten Butte in Arizona or Utah?

East Mitten stands in the Arizona portion of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, close to the Utah border. The park itself lies within the Navajo Nation and spans the broader Arizona-Utah border landscape.

What type of rock forms East Mitten Butte?

East Mitten is an erosional sandstone formation with resistant cap layers protecting softer rock beneath. Wind, water, and freeze-thaw weathering gradually isolated the butte from the surrounding plateau.

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