White Pocket is an otherworldly landscape set in a remote area of the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. It gets its name from the white “brain” or “cauliflower” rock and the many small pockets in the sandstone that collect and pool water after passing rainstorms. White Pocket has become a popular location for photographers and hikers, but its relative inaccessibility keeps the number of visitors to a reasonable number on most days. The site can only be reached by driving nearly a half hour on washboard-ridden gravel roads, followed by another half an hour on a deep sandy two track road (a high clearance all-wheel drive or 4 wheel drive vehicle is a must). The walk to the geological formations at White Pocket is only a ten minute hike once you reach the designated parking area.
Rain showers pass by White Pocket.
Brain rock surrounds "The Tree".
Late afternoon light on the slopes of the Citadel.
Reflection of the Citadel in a water pocket.
Shadow selfies.
Brain rock under beautiful clouds.
The beginning of sunset light on the Citadel area.
Desert vegetation, including a blooming yucca in front of a brain rock formation.
Moody clouds over White Pocket.
Beginning of sunset at White Pocket.
Lots of options for leading lines at The Tree.
Late afternoon light on the slopes of the Citadel.
Creases in the brain rock.
Curves
Late afternoon light on the slopes of the Citadel.
Bacon!
A hiker on the slopes of the Citadel.
The Swirl
Evening twilight color at White Pocket
Shadow selfies at a water pocket. Note the hiker in orange on the top of the brain rock.
Late afternoon light on the slopes of the Citadel.
The Cow Path at twilight.
Coral colored brain rock on the slopes of the Citadel.
Question Mark?
Curves
Late afternoon light on the slopes of the Citadel.
Last light on White Pocket
Late afternoon light on the slopes of the Citadel.