Shiprock - Wikipedia
Shiprock (Navajo: Tsé Bitʼaʼí, "rock with wings" or "winged rock" [4]) is a monadnock rising nearly 1,583 feet (482 m) above the high-desert plain of the Navajo Nation in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States.
Facts About Ship Rock, the Navajo's Sacred Peak - TripSavvy
May 17, 2022 · Ship Rock is a dramatic 7,177-foot-high (2,188-meter) rock mountain located in northwestern New Mexico about 20 miles southwest of the town of Shiprock. The formation, a volcanic plug, rises above a barren desert plain south of the San Juan River.
NM Geology Virtual Tour - Shiprock - New Mexico Bureau of …
The Ship Rock landform, located in northwestern New Mexico, is the remnant of an explosive volcanic eruption that occurred around 30 million years ago. The main part of the landform is 600 meters high, and 500 meters in diameter.
Shiprock, New Mexico - Wikipedia
Shiprock (Navajo: Naatʼáanii Nééz) is an unincorporated community on the Navajo reservation in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 7,718 people in the 2020 census.
Shiprock, Northwest New Mexico - American Southwest
Shiprock is an iconic landmark of northwestern New Mexico; a jagged, black, volcanic peak that rises 1,800 feet above the high desert plains of the Navajo Indian Reservation.
Shiprock: The Majestic Pillar Defining the Four Corners
One of the most iconic vistas in northwest New Mexico is Shiprock, or Tsé Bit’a’í. It is also sacred to the Navajo. We tell you how it was formed, the legends surrounding it, and provide some tips for respectfully viewing it.
The Legend Behind New Mexico’s Sacred Navajo Peak, Shiprock
For centuries, the towering “rock with wings” has been sacred to the Navajo people, who call it Tse Bit’ a’i. One legend tells of monster, flesh-eating birds who lived on the peak of Shiprock. One day, a warrior killed two of the bird monsters, then turned one baby bird monster into an eagle and another into an owl.
Shiprock Peak - Discover Navajo
Located 15 miles southwest of the town of Shiprock, New Mexico is a unique towering, bird-like volcanic rock formation that can be seen for miles in all directions. Shiprock, as this mighty sand-colored column was named by Anglo settlers, is known to the Navajo as “Tsé Bit’ a’í”, or rock with wings. The peak is 7,178 above sea level ...
Shiprock - New Mexico Nomad Nature
Shiprock is an iconic stone sentinel, rising 1583 feet above the stark plains of northwestern New Mexico. The National Park Service designated Shiprock as a National Natural Landmark in 1975. Visible from 50 miles away on a clear day, Shiprock is the throat of an ancient volcano, with a peak 7,178-feet above sea level.
Exploring Ship Rock - Great American Hikes
Explore New Mexico's Ship Rock: The Legend Of Tse' Bit'ai. Just outside of the tiny town of Shiprock in the far northwest reaches of New Mexico rests one of the Southwest's more incredible hidden gems, Ship Rock.