Forrest Gump Hill and Monument Valley

**Riverkilt** · 19th June 11, 09:15 PM

Lingered a bit at Monument Valley on my way home from a weekend at Arches National Park up in Utah.

This is "Forrest Gump Hill" where a scene from that movie was filmed.

The peaks below are called (left to right) Saddleback (see the saddle look), King on his Throne (side view), Stagecoach, Bear and Rabbit (hard to see, bear is on the left looking at the rabbit on the right), and Big Chief -which I'm standing in front of so don't think it shows.

And this is Agatha Peak, called El Capitan by the Spaniards. Agatha means lots of wool from the fur and wool scraped off on the volcanic rock by critters. Geologists say this is the core of an old volcano.

Kilt is USA Kilts casual in Gordon Modern.

**Matty Ross** · 19th June 11, 10:19 PM

One of my most favorite places. I used to drive down there 4-5 times a year.

**Andy Proffitt** · 20th June 11, 08:47 AM

Ron, you've got a magic eye. Your pics are always a pleasure.

**northernkilter** · 20th June 11, 11:22 AM

Not just Forest Gump, I see Close Encounters and The Searchers all in one, nice pics, would love to visit one day

**Highlander31** · 20th June 11, 11:45 AM

I believe that road was also used in the closing scene of Shooter.

**cessna152towser** · 20th June 11, 04:50 PM

Lovely shot Ron, was that one of the roads Forrest Gump was filmed running on when he carried out his trans America run?

**Matty Ross** · 20th June 11, 06:10 PM

“I’m pretty tired… I think I’ll go home now.” -Forrest Gump

**bigdad1** · 20th June 11, 08:35 PM

Great pictures as usual Ron. Thanks for sharing.

**chrisupyonder** · 20th June 11, 08:43 PM

Wonderful pictures. A total contrast to Scotland. Would love to visit one day.

Chris.

**T-Bone** · 20th June 11, 10:13 PM

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

And this is Agatha Peak, called El Capitan by the Spaniards. Agatha means lots of wool from the fur and wool scraped off on the volcanic rock by critters. Geologists say this is the core of an old volcano.

Kilt is USA Kilts casual in Gordon Modern.

That is the most interesting bit of information I've read in a while. The naturalist in me just found that fascinating. Thanks, Ron, the scenery is wonderous.

Tony