In Monument Valley the DeChelly sandstone sits on Organ Rock Shale, which resembles the Rock Point Member of the Chinle that underlies the Wingate here. Especially confusing is that the Wingate sits atop the Chinle conformably, but in places, such as near Gallup, the Entrada is just above the Chinle, if unconformably. One of the spires is top heavy, suggesting a bishop's mitre. They are more easily seen traveling south, beginning at about milepost 486. Enter a sand dune zone along Lukachukai Creek.
People live here, but during periods of high wind it is hard to understand how.
This area is a frequent site of whirlwinds and dust storms. Begin looking ahead to the east for the aptly named Dancing Rocks. Look for stubby pinnacles near where you see a white and aqua trailer home. Dancing Rocks change their appearance as the sun moves. A Navajo myth about this feature tells of a man and woman being petrified while holding a conversation.