How do you get to the White Pocket in Arizona?

White Pocket trailhead is accessed from the House Rock Valley Road (BLM 1065). To get to House Rock Valley Road from Kanab, UT, take Highway 89 east for 38 miles. From Page, AZ, take Highway 89 west for 36 miles. The south end of House Rock Valley Road intersects Highway 89A 13.5 miles east of Jacob Lake, AZ.

How hard is it to get to White Pocket?

It is difficult to get to the White Pocket. A high clearance four wheel drive vehicle is needed due to deep sand. The White Pocket is often combined with a trip to Coyote Buttes South so I will give directions from there as well.

Do you need a permit to go to White Pocket?

Similar to the Wave, White Pocket is an area within Vermilion Cliffs National Monument and has twisty red, yellow, and white sandstone formations. You don’t need a permit to get in, which makes it a great alternative on days you’re still hoping to win the lottery.

Do you need a permit to hike White Pocket Arizona?

White Pocket is difficult to get to but worth the effort. No permits are required to visit White Pocket in northeastern Arizona. Hikers enjoy the views in White Pocket. The hiking area is in Vermilion Cliffs National Monument in northern Arizona.

How do you get to White Pocket Vermilion Cliffs?

This is Road 1087. At approximately 3.9 miles from the farm house you will take the left fork and continue on the left fork for 5.6 miles before you arrive at the White Pocket parking area. Along the way you’ll come to a cattle fence crossing the road. Close the fence behind you.

Can you hike into White Pocket?

Hiking info for White Pocket, located in Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona. This is a 2.8 mile out-and-back hike with 600 cumulative feet of elevation gain that takes about 2-4 hours to complete. A short, sandy trail takes you right to White Pocket.

Can you see the wave in Arizona without hiking?

You won’t be able to see “The Wave” without hiking but you can certainly see the beautiful cliffs of Marble Canyon from 89A.

Where can I camp in the White Pocket?

If you want to spend more than a day at White Pocket, you can camp right near the parking area, which is outside of the BLM management area. There’s sufficient flat ground available to pitch a tent, and you probably won’t have much, if any, company. There are also many places to camp along BLM roads 1017 and 1066.

How long is the White Pocket trail?

Hiking info for White Pocket, located in Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona. This is a 2.8 mile out-and-back hike with 600 cumulative feet of elevation gain that takes about 2-4 hours to complete.

What are the odds of winning the wave lottery?

There’s good news and bad news when it comes to The Wave lottery odds. According to BLM data, your chances of winning a permit online are between 4-8% on average. A couple thousand people typically apply on any given day throughout the year.

Can you visit Vermilion Cliffs without a permit?

1 answer. You do not need a permit to enter the monument (drive through on the scenic route), however some areas of the park require a permit for access – North Coyote Buttes (The Wave), South Coyote Buttes and Paria Canyon. At Paria Canyon, you can purchase a day-use permit at the trail head.