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Description:This is the most common route to Cutler Point you will find. High clearance is definitely needed, as the center of the trail is about 6 inches higher than the tire ruts. We won't send you spam. Just be careful and you should be fine. However the Great Chamber was easily one of the most spectacular places we have ever been. It is not a OFFICE or building, its a LOT and pick up location only. Awesome jeep tour with my favorite photo spot yet! Cutler Point is one of those. The canyon, which is a 'miniature Antelope Canyon' is a short off road drive from Kanab. The Great Chamber at Cutler Point is part of the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument near Kanab, Utah. DONT USE GOOGLE MAPS DIRECTIONS! There is a chance that this post contains affiliate links. Another very important thing: Her map lists it as 12+ miles to reach. If you know John and I, or if you have stayed at The Western Star Bungalow you know we LOVE the old movie history of Kanab. Wonderful adventure and destination! We hiked up, and then tried to hike over. This is a dash cam video at 4x of the road to Cuttler Point or the Great Chamber. In the winter months especially, pay attention to sunset times so you have time to get there, do the hike, take your photos, and get back out of the deep sand before sunset depending on your comfort level with driving the roads in the dark. Be sure to visit their website and download the PDF version of the map before you head out. I was extremely thankful for his secret ninja driving skills. As an FYI, there is little to no cell service, so determine your route in advance, download high resolution offline terrain maps, and take screenshots of the map below and trail maps! Kanab is a southern Utah gem that used to be known as the filming location of old westerns, but there are so many other things to do in this one-horse town-mainly adventurous yet affordable activities for families. Turn right onto Angel Canyon Road (370647.7N 1123317.2W) and follow it past all of the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary buildings. At the intersection with road 100 instead of heading east I headed west and stayed on road 100 all the way to Kanab Canyon Road. Difficulty: Easy hike, but it might be most expensive. Such a cool experience though. This might be most convenient if you are not up for a long hike or a difficult drive to reach the Great Chamber and when I personally hiked there, the same parking I stopped at by the gate to Cutler Point had dune buggies and 44 tour vehicles, so there are a lot people who use the tour option to hike there. Cutler Point and Red Hollow Slot Canyon // Unbelievable Beauty in Kanab, UT Just Adrift 3.85K subscribers Subscribe 4.7K views 2 years ago KANAB Episode 21: Cutler Point and Red. Wow this cave is gigantic. Great view but wish we enjoyed it more without the wind, Deep sand in areas but overall had no issue in my 4Runner! Explore The Great Chamber (Cutler Point Cave) The Great Chamber at Cutler Point is one of the most photogenic spots in Kanab. Kanab, UT 84741, USA. We took a Jeep Rubicon. I put my truck in 4 wheel drive and was sure to drive quickly thru the deep parts. Cutler Point is an excursion from Zion National Park that can be done in less than a day. You will stay straight on this road until it merges at (37.144597, -112.435820). He came back with bad news it was in the hotel room back in Kanab. This is a fun trail with a high-clearance, 4WD vehicle. Do not attempt without 4x4. Cutler Point is a large promontory in the White Cliffs level of The Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. The best time to see the Milky Way from inside the cave is between May and July, but make sure you take lights for the hike in the dark. You can also find this route on All Trails. In my case, it was more like 18 miles. The canyon itself is about 0.8 miles long and so is a easy, flat 1.6 mile round trip. It really is especially coming from Florida, the landscape is really otherworldly! Oh yeah, youll be right there for an easy road trip! Wear: Since much of the hike is through rocky sand and sugar sand, Id recommend higher hiking boots (like these) or hiking sandals (these Keens are amazing!). We wore our sunglasses a lot of the time in the cave just to protect our eyes from the sand. Im going to go through each method and give you details on how to use it to find the Great Chamber. Would you like to stay up to date with all my adventures? Do the White Wave hike. HCV and 4x4 and experience with driving in deep deep sand is required to make this drive. This map includes all of the coordinates here so you have them all in one place. BLM 100 was uneventful; one muddy area with a bypass to south for anyone questioning. Check out our properties and let us know if you have any questions. Another option if they are booked up is Coral Cliffs Tours & Townhomes (Peekaboo Slot Canyon Tours). See my blog post on Peekaboo #CoolTour #Cutler Point #GreatChambersome. We wore our hiking shoes for the Great Chamber hike, but sandals made for hiking would have been a good option the day we went. Kanab is located in Southern Utah, just 3 miles from the border with Arizona. They have other locations throughout the USA in New York, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Houston, and Atlanta, but Kanab is their headquarters. We did make it in a 4X4 rubicon however Do not go in super high winds. The exact coordinates are (37.1433163, -112.3937433). My most important photography tip is to bring a wide angle lens. Maybe it wouldnt be as bad in protective clothing. Drive there is possible by high clearance 4wd. When we realized we were only one town away from our friends Ron \u0026 Claudia we met up and they graciously took us one of their favorite spots. Today (12/26) it was much better. Way bigger than I was expecting. You can find the exact location on the map here. Being from Florida, we know that walking on hot sand in sandals is no fun. This section was actually one of the better spots. I also loved all of the details on the walls. Only saw one other couple out with a tour guide & they were kind enough to let us follow to Peekaboo. With that said, if you want to visit this incredible spot (which you totally should), I would go with Rhees from Expedition Kanab! Great Chamber at Cutler Point hike. First, I honestly dont have the exact location because we went with an amazing tour guide! Surprised we had it all to our selfs the whole time we were there. I put my truck in 4 wheel drive and was sure to drive quickly thru the deep parts. One great thing was that I had cell service at the chamber but not for most of the drive. In Kanab: Many of the hotels in Kanab are relatively similar and you have plenty of chains as options. We had it all to ourselves. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. Not for inexperienced drivers or adventurers; dangerous for those unfamiliar with desert surroundings and deep sand. Very unique and beautiful spot. Willis Creek Narrows Trail. The somewhat less exciting news is that there are no trail markers and for us, it was not super clear. The lens that I had only went down to 24mm and I couldnt get the full arch of the cove. In order to get here, youll need a high-clearance, 4WD vehicle that handles great in the sand and backroads. However, here are a few of my recommendations. Our absolute favorite thing to do there was Peekaboo Canyon. which was real nice. At this point, we cut our losses, hiked down back to the car and regrouped with a snack. The guide will cover how to get to the Great Chamber at Cutler Point, vehicle requirements, deep sand driving tips, the best time of year to visit the Great Chamber, tour options, a packing list, hiking trail info, and photography tips. Temps can be brutal and you will not enjoy this so much. It is also the most common name this hike goes by). Kanab has many amazing spots to explore that are not part of the national parks. The sand can get really hot, especially in summer or when its over 70F. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Kanab Sand Caves. We took 102 from Peek-a-boo. Service for T-Mobile and Verizon were both spotty in the area. So dont think twice, get a guide on this one guys. Icall this a Must-do excursion for a couple of reasons . Check Pricing & Availability for Kanab Hotels! I have Verizon. Short hike after parking lot. Youll get to the white sand cave and then drive back on the same road. The White Sand Cave aka Cutler Point aka Great Chamber aka Cutler Cove in one of the hidden gems near Kanab Utah. This route can, for the most part, be travelled by both a 4x4 vehicle with good clearance or by foot. If you click one of them, we may receive a small commission (for which we use to keep this blog running) at no extra cost to you. That house you recommend to stay at totally blends right in! Short but steep hike thru sand. Haha, the sand was a bit difficult (for all of us!). One of the things that makes this hike and location so confusing for people (myself included) is that you may find that this place is known by 3 different names and I havent actually seen anyone explain why that is, but heres some clarity on that: 1) The Great Chamber: Its the giant cave or arch you see pictures of online (like above). Do not attempt without 4x4. I do think that this is a less known and traveled point of interest in Utah but its definitely not one to be missed if you can get there. Use code PartTimeTourists10 for 10% off your next tour from Expedition Kanab! Maybe it wouldnt be as bad in protective clothing. If you want to avoid all the hassle of getting to Cutler Point though, I would highly suggest a tour group like Dreamland Safari Tours. I have Verizon. Not for inexperienced drivers or adventurers; dangerous for those unfamiliar with desert surroundings and deep sand. We also brought our drone with us. Wouldnt feel comfortable with just AWD though. Cutler Point - The Great Chamber - Secret location. Share. The thing to know about the area is that Cutler Point its in Grand Staircase Escalante and there are many remote roads which go there of which this is one of the other options. However, with good directions, a clear map and guide to find it, youll be able to successfully locate this place and thats the whole point of this article. I definitely wanted him as my guide again, and trust his driving skills through the deep sand. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Driving down the very sandy road. Here you will follow it to the left (remember to make the right turn here on your way back). Our vehicle is a Jeep Wrangler with off-road tires and a small lift. Great post. Cutler Point is a large promontory in the White Cliffs level of The Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. I wouldve felt more comfortable airing down tires and having recovery gear but any 4x4 with clearance should make this trip. Unsubscribe at any time. Such a cool experience though. Felt like sandpaper burns all over exposed skin when we got near the top. No problem driving a 4Runner 4x4 out to to the walking area. From here, you will continue on foot the rest of the way. Every year, our community celebrates its movie history with Western Legends Heritage and Music Festival. And it certainly didnt hurt that we did this tour on a beautiful spring morning when the wildflowers were out. In short, all 3 alias for this hike are basically the same thing, but technically Cutler Point is the most popular one youll hear. Learn how your comment data is processed. Jeff and Julie Jensen from Coral Cliff Tours took us out for a quick morning Jeep tour to this easy attraction. but the views were so worth it! Driving north on trail 103, you will come across two closed gates. The Great Chamber at Cutler Point is part of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Jake made the mistake of hiking with low boots and basically ended up with an entire beach of sand in his shoe while my higher hiking boots stayed sand-free! We came out via Jeep tour- the land would not have been accessible by a normal car. Path to the Great Chamber is straight forward; just to the east of the parking area through an obvious fence entry point. If you plan to drive out to the Great Chamber Kanab location, you need a 4-wheel drive vehicle. There are also several tour options if you do not have the right vehicle or the experience driving in the deep sand. Very sandy and we Had to air the tires down a bunch. Trail was muddy, but we made it in a stock jeep. We were driving north on Highway 89 and then turned onto Johnson Canyon road to go south (yellow line). Mel and Harley showed us about that balance of speed in going over an obstacle in sandy rock before moving on to the next phase: Red Diamond Trail. You can open it but just make sure to close it after. The one thing Ill add is consider the temperature of the sand if youre going midday (even in spring), the sand can heat up pretty quickly. Hi I'm Vitaliy, creator of TheNatureSeeker.com, thanks for stopping by! Hiking distance: Youll need to drive at least 18 miles on sandy/rocky roads to reach Cutler Point, then hike less than 1/4th miles to get to the Great Chamber. We aired down the tires a little bit once we got off of Johnson Canyon Road. Scroll down until you see the BLM maps section, click on Kanab South, and it will open a handy PDF for download. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 32 min to complete. Free cancellation. 210 300 N, Kanab, UT 84741, USA This is behind The Cowboy Bunkhouse. Guided-Hike through Peekaboo + Great Chamber/Cutler Point Combo (Small Group) 5. From here, switch into four wheel drive and drive west on trail 100 denoted by the red line in the above map. $125.00. I was at the parking area at 8am and had it to myself. From Johnson Canyon Road: Alternatively, if you are on Johnson Canyon Road, take trail 100 (370837.5N 1122341.9W) to 103 (370750.4N 1122716.6W), which will bring you to the same location. Another great reason to go with a tour guide theyll know the best time of day to visit! Fairly quick and easy, we were out and back within 2 hours. More of the sun showing tends to make a bigger flare than less of the sun showing. There are a few tour operators who will get you to the Great Chamber at Cutler Point. Purple markers are the end goal the Great Chamber parking lot and the Great Chamber at Cutler Point itself. There are so many cool places around Kanab and I havent even heard of a lot of them. The hike is uphill and the last section is straight sand. And there you have it all of our misadventures on reaching the Great Chamber at Cutler Point! There is plenty of other safety equipment that you should have while adventuring in such a remote place, but your tour guide will have all of that prepared for those just in case moments. Highly recommend. Lastly, this can turn out to be a dangerous trip if youre not experienced, prepared, and have a great vehicle to get there. Discover this 28.3-km out-and-back trail near Kanab, Utah. Getting stuck in this outback area could turn dangerous quickly. You will use 4Lo. 21 Things to do in Death Valley National Park: Full Guide, 12 Best Things to do Palo Duro Canyon: Top Spots to Explore, Toadstool Hoodoos Trail: What to Know Before Hiking Here, 5 Pros And Cons of Hiking Antelope Canyon: Things to Know. It sucks cause we went all that way and couldnt even make it because it hurt so bad. We were the only ones there. The trail is nearly all exposed so youll feel the direct sunshine. All photos (23) Guided-Hike through Peekaboo + Great Chamber/Cutler Point Combo (Small Group) By Coral Cliffs Tours of Kanab. But it's not easy to get to. How To Get Around In Kanab It takes roughly an hour or two to get to Cutler Point from Zion and the areas around Zion. We finished preparing it to fly when a family showed up. The Great Chamber at Cutler Point is now definitely one of my favorite Utah spots! It is an adventure to get there but well-worth the long drive in soft sand. My husband drove us the whole way since he has experience with driving in the soft sand and a lot more training when it comes to driving. I can see myself struggling with the sandy terrain because Im always falling over walking on a normal beach. Well start with the most popular: Difficulty: Moderate hike, difficult drive. It is about an hour drive from Kanab with much of it on a soft sand road. None to explore on your own, however if you take a tour you will need to pay for that depending on the tour company. There is a circular area to turn around, but you will want to park in this area. BLM 103 was equally straight forward. Im assuming its awesome when its not windy tho. I drove it in a F150 at 4-high. I use a full-frame camera (Canon 5D Mark IV), so it would have been even worse with a crop sensor. . This is a fun trail with a high-clearance, 4WD vehicle. We took the blue route. This method has you reach it from the west. The Great Chamber at Cutler Point is part of the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument near Kanab, Utah. The trail is primarily used for OHV/off-road driving. You will drive through deep sand to get there, and the wind frequently changes the grooves and depth of the sand, so you must be a confident driver. nice hike, my hasband complain about the scratches on his truck, you need 4x4 ,take the pic from inside of the chamber it took me time to figure out. . The drive is definitely part of the adventure. Felt like sandpaper burns all over exposed skin when we got near the top. At this point the group found itself surrounded by Utah's famous red rock country. It is sandwiched perfectly between Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park to the northwest, and Vermilion Cliffs National Monument and Grand Canyon National Park to the southeast. Youre only a couple miles outside of town and get to enjoy epic views; plus, youre walking distance to local hiking trails. 9. Just make sure that you know how to get back. Dont forget this at home. Without further ado, here are his pro driving in sand tips: In general, spring or fall are ideal times for visiting the Great Chamber at Cutler Point and the areas surrounding Kanab, Utah. Home Scenic Hikes How to Hike to The Great Chamber in Utah (Cutler Point). Contents hide You will use 4Lo. A hat was a life-saver for both of us in keeping the sun off our faces too. Brought To You By My Star Vacation Rentals, More than shopping, Dennys Wigwam is an experience in downtown Kanab, Utah, Western Legends Heritage and Music Festival, Kanab Utah. Theres a couple different choices for you. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. I wont tell you what type of camera that you should bring with you, but I will say that if you are using a lens, youll need a wide-angle lens to capture the entire scene. Id advise you to save yourself the headache and rent a proper vehicle so you can have a peace of mind. 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