White Pocket

Marble Canyon, AZ
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12 Reviews
White Pocket
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Distance
1.56 miles
Elevation Gain
125 ft
Route Type
Loop

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Dog Friendly
Scenic
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Added by David Kingham

The twisting and turning rocks of White Pocket are amazing. There is a variety of colors to make it a photographers paradise. Hardly any people which makes it a must for photographers. 4 mile roundtrip hike.

White Pocket is extremely difficult to access due to the road leading to it. There are sections with very deep, soft sand going uphill! You must have a high clearance 4WD vehicle and air down your tires to have any hope of making it here. Do not take this lightly, a tow bill will cost you a minimum of $1,000. When you reach the trailhead, it is short hike into the White Pocket to the west, an easy hike even with uneven terrain through the rock. There is no permit or fee required due to the remoteness of the area. If there has been rain recently, do not attempt this, the House Rock Valley Road is clay and turns into an epic disaster when wet.

Please visit the Paria Contact Station which is located south of Highway 89 between mile post 21 and 22, between Kanab and Page, Arizona for directions and current conditions.

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Jay Clue
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4/2/2025
One of my favorite places on earth. I could honestly spend days just wandering around this zone shooting photos.
Not Crowded
Amazing Views
Easy To Park
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mark peterson
5/19/2022
White Pocket adventure
Definitely should be on your list of places to see if you are in the Kanab/Page area.
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Crystal Sibson
8/14/2020
Breathtaking Landscape
Make sure you have a high clearance 4x4 to get through the deep sand and rough road. The landscape is absolutely beautiful in this area.
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Blake Batchelor
9/28/2017
Still one of my faves
I hope they keep the roads rough because this place is still a hidden gem!
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Matt Purciel
10/31/2016
One of the most pristine places in the Southwest
Of course make sure for you have a 4x4 and follow the roads carefully. GPS will help. There are multiple roads to get there ...
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Nathan Wall
6/10/2016
Off the beaten path for now...
Find solitude mid-week and nevermind the fuss over the Coyote Buttes permits. Go in Spring or Fall for better hopes of diffuse light midday. ...
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Breanna Sanders
5/13/2016
Stunning
I would go back here for sure! We set up camp not far from the parking spot and enjoyed the amazing sunset and stars ...
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Ellie Jo
4/9/2016
Wow
An amazing, unique place. I will second the warnings to have an adequate vehicle: we rented one from xpress in kanab that was a ...
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Eric Bennett
12/22/2015
Desert Beauty
No permit needed, and more attractive and photogenic than the Wave in my opinion. It really is a mission to get out here, 2 ...
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Jason Hatfield
10/26/2015
Endless photographic opportunities
You could spend over a week here photographing all the amazing sunrise/sunset compositions.
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Prajit Ravindran
10/7/2015
Some of the best night skies in Utah
A great location for night photography. Amazing rock formations that look great during sunset. A 4WD with high clearance is a must in order ...
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Derrick Lytle
11/28/2014
I've always wanted to go here. Looks amazing!
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