Most people have never heard of the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument; it is
located in Arizona just south of the Utah border. Within the monument are many hidden gems, White Pocket being one of them. If you're looking for some unique rock formations
White Pocket is for you. However, it is in a very remote location and does require a high-clearance vehicle with 4WD or AWD, depending on the conditions. Best of all, there are no crowds and it is free!
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| Ready or not here we go . . . 25 miles into the unknown! |
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| We are prepared, like the sign says, so we will continue on our way |
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| We are on the right road, it's important to watch the road numbers |
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| We have arrived at White Pocket . . . it feels good to be here! |
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| Follow the path . . . it's just over the rise |
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| Wow! |
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| Amazing! |
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| Strange, but neat formation in the sandstone |
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| What a sight! |
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| It's a perfect day to explore the area . . . blue skies and sun! |
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| What caused this? Geologists have come up with all kinds of ideas, sand-slides, earthquakes or soft-sediment deformation that turned into rock . . . but my "sediments" lie with God! |
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| I think this is called the Swirl |
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| Kent decided this would make a good wave to surf, he just needs water! |
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| We spent a few hours taking in all of this . . . it's hard to put into words |
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| Most of the pools of water had ice on them |
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| This pool was starting to melt so we could get a little reflection |
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| The textures and colors of the sandstone were unbelievable |
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| Can you see the small window? |
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| A panoramic view of one section |
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| This is Lollipop Rock |
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| Even the smallest objects were interesting |
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| Half of a Moqui marble embedded in the sandstone |
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| This pool of water is held by a concrete dam |
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| The dam was built in 1929 |
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| This should have a name . . . it looks like a creature of some sort |
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| This old fence sure isn't keeping the cows out |
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| Moqui marbles galore |
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| This pool was really frozen |
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| Water pockets in the cauliflower rock |
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| White Pocket has an amazing variety of rock striations |
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| John looks like a happy camper as he's on his way back to the parking area |
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Here we are . . . it's best to travel as a group to White Pocket . . . there's safety in numbers!
Ev, Bruce, Allison, Kent, Gary, Susan & John |
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| On our way out . . . it's nice the rancher lets everyone cut through his property |
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| Looking towards Coyote Buttes South |
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Almost back to the highway, what a great day!
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Aerial view of our route
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