Soap Creek
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Our visits: So far 1 visit in February 2016
Note: On dirt roads, road conditions can change constantly. Therefore, we strongly recommend that everyone check the road conditions before each trip. Information can be obtained at the BLM Visitor Centers in Big Water and Kanab, or in the Paria Contact Station. Before reported, during or shortly after rain or snowfall, we advise against driving on unpaved roads.
Soap Creek
Description of how to get there: The drive is via House Rock Valley Road and then via the dirt road maze of the Vermillion Cliffs. We did the tour with a guide of a commercial provider (Paria Outpost) in connection with Steve's Secret and the Pinnacle Valley. The approach is very long (48.2mi - oneway) and leads over various dirt roads in the Vermillion Cliffs. The exact track is linked above. For navigation you need either good local knowledge or a GPS device. And of course a suitable car. At least high ground clearance should be available. A four-wheel drive is also not a hindrance, depending on the condition of the roads. The journey took 3 hours, the return trip another 3 hours.
Description: The area around Soap Creek is very large. There are no set paths. You can roam freely and explore. On our visit, we had a guide who knew the area and was able to show us a couple of the highlights. The length of stay basically depends on how long it takes you to get there and back. You can easily spend days in the area.
Trail length: 2.84mi roundtrip
Altitude difference: 919ft
Time needed: 2-3 hours
Difficulty level: easy to moderate - If you really want to explore the area, you have to climb over the rocks from time to time.
Our rating: A wonderland of colorful stones. We have never seen anything like this before. The stones here are like painted by artists. Just great, because you discover almost at every turn a brightly painted new formation. Absolute recommendation with the restriction of the really difficult and very long drive.
