Not that Nevada will do anything about it. We only saw one in a pick-up. Not as bad as some dirt roads, but still rough. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. If you seriously explore this area, you will probably find others. After over hours with them in sun fixing car might of changed my perception. Talk with you later, and will see if I can get one of your books. Fun location to visit if you have never been there. Whitney Pockets . If you are an armature geologist or just curious about the millions of years of planet earth's formation, this is a great and beautiful example. I am sure you know you need to check in and have a guide often on many of reservations. There is a lot of splender in that park, including the littler used Notom road just at the east edge of the park going in and out till finally stays mostly on BLM land till you get down to Bullfrog at the edge of Lake Powell. I just had another hiking story published today. I recommend this adventure combining natural beauty with some interesting artifacts. We were hoping to see some ground squirrels scurrying around from the many holes in the area. Love the south west area and Valley of Fire when we discovered it about 25 years ago just blew our minds. Took some beautiful pictures down on the Zuni res. Left is a rougher road through the foothills of the Virgin Mountains then on to Mesquite, right is towards Lake Mead NRA while straight ahead, after a few miles, is Whitney Pocket, the red rocks rising quite abruptly from the sandy desert, here dotted by Joshua trees … Red and white rock formations under whispy blue sky at Whitney Pocket, Gold Butte area, NV – November 2014. Saw some campers in a remote spot. This is really in middle of nowhere in unpatrolled area. The road to Whitney Pocket starts from exit 112 of I-15, Riverside, just before Mesquite to the north of Vegas. Along with great views, the eroded sandstone presented incredible formations—small arches and windows, cavities and deep fissures, competed with rock waves for our attention. Just a long way to see some average rock formations. Close to the Whitney pockets, the Cistern, and the Falling Man petroglyphs, and the road is sort-of paved. You can reach the destination for this adventure in a standard vehicle. I and my wife have photographed all our lives. Whitney Pockets is located about 25 miles or so from Interstate 15 just before it enters Mesquite, Nevada heading north between Las Vegas and St. George, Utah. Beautiful area very fun to walk through. Happy trails. Wonder what a little shadow would do with sun coming from left or right is that is the way it comes up around there. Take the unsigned left (east) fork variously named the Arizona Road and Whitney Pocket Road. Here is the link: http://www.thespectrum.com/story/life/outdoors/2014/12/10/little-black-mountain-baked-beans-petroglyphs/20208203/, In the past four years I’ve had more than 45 hiking stories published. Restaurants near Whitney Pockets, Mesquite on Tripadvisor: Find traveller reviews and candid photos of dining near Whitney Pockets in Mesquite, Nevada. The first leg of the journey was simple—go south on Interstate 15 and drive approximately nine miles past Mesquite to Exit 112 (Riverside/Bunkerville exit). Whitney Pockets: Nice area to hike and explore - See 44 traveler reviews, 32 candid photos, and great deals for Mesquite, NV, at Tripadvisor. Cannot be described, there is an oasis half way from Riverside on Gold Butte road with the largest palm trees I've ever seen. We were here at the end of Jan so the temp was perfect. Aside from all this, the outcroppings or exposures are beautiful. It’s rough in spots but no major potholes. We were the only 2 cars back there thst day and lucky they were on edge of cell reception. The now unpaved Gold Butte Road continues south. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Apparently, someone was having fun killing all of them. Half-day visit with local friends. Granted it was 106 degrees and had to stop and help old coup,e with children change flat. Posted by Special to the MLN | Dec 4, 2014 | Community, Slider, Top Stories | 5, Civilian Conservation Corps concrete dam at Whitney Pocket, NV – November 2014, Civilian Conservation Corps storage area built into red rock hollow at Whitney Pocket, NV – November 2014. Would return again, perhaps to camp. We are science teachers and rock hounds. CCC dam at the Pocket is quirky. It is located west of the Arizona border, south and east of the Virgin River, and north of the Colorado River. Plan your road trip to Whitney Pockets in NV with Roadtrippers. Whitney Pockets is a Natural Feature in Mesquite. Bring food, if you want, but definitely bring water! Once you turn off the I15 at Hwy 170 follow the road down to the Virgin River. Raymond: Thanks for the kind words. Whitney Pockets: Beauty in Solitude - See 44 traveller reviews, 32 candid photos, and great deals for Mesquite, NV, at Tripadvisor. However, it is great just the way it is. I migliori hotel e alberghi vicino a Whitney Pockets, Mesquite, NV: trova tra 12 hotel l’offerta che fa per te grazie a 6.004 recensioni e 2.950 foto inserite dai viaggiatori su Tripadvisor. Required fields are marked *, Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress, “Life at the Top of Mesquite” – Featured Real Estate Agent Pat Bekeris. Stop along this stretch for nice photos of the meandering river. Ride With Max From Mesquite Nevade to Whitney Pockets Nevada There are lots of nearby places to visit and we found many locations where there were some excellent examples of early-man petroglyphs. read more. Everywhere we hiked the colors were striking. He may be contacted at [email protected]. Our “to hike” list seems to grow instead of shrinking, even though we go on about 15 hikes per year. I was in an accident 3 weeks before I retired and have been having troubles off and on since. Tom Garrison is retired and enjoying libertarian life in beautiful St. George, Utah with his wife Deb and two cats. Tom Garrison. Mesquite, Nevada 70 contributions 17 helpful votes Array of different colored and shaped sandstone. There are a couple of porta potties in the area which was nice. We circumnavigated the three large outcroppings—about 2 ½ miles total in a little more than two hours. Do you have a list of the photo guides you have published, and where one can get them most easily. The road is pretty rough in some spots. It is tough at times, especially now being 67.. We love looking for beautiful rocks to make into jewelry and have a small craft business we sell things we make at local craft fair near our home and have a good time at it. Red, yellow, white and brown rock formations and whispy blue sky at Whitney Pocket, Gold Butte area, NV – November 2014, Petroglyphs at Whitey Pocket, Gold Butte area, NV – November 2014. 19 miles on unmaintained road. They, and other public lands, are wonderful. After crossing the river, hang a right on New Gold Butte Road and drive about 20 miles. One of the better parts is that there are no visitor centers, trams or crowds. We expected to have the area to ourselves, and were surprised by several trailers and at least a couple dozen people. The red-rock formations were very impressive. Have you done a lot of wandering the Capitol Reef NP area. The roads are much better than the travel advisories make them out to be. 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