Off-road to Pa's Pocket/Paws Pocket (BLM 1046/NPS 1246), Whitmore Trail, Arizona

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Take BLM 1045/NPS 1245 to Pa's Pocket ranch ruins. Rough but usually appropriate for all high clearance 4x4s. The road continues and wraps around the flank of Mt. Emma to east views of the Grand Canyon. BLM 1046/NPS 1246 to Pa's Pocket ranch ruins. Rough but usually appropriate for all high clearance 4x4s. The road continues a short distance but is only appropriate for UTVs and short wheelbase high clearance 4x4s. It wraps around the flank of Mt. Emma to east views of the Grand Canyon. Register, sign, and cabin at Paws Pocket. "Pa's Pockets. Pa's Pockets got its name from the sand-stone pockets that collect and hold water from the rain. These pockets were once used by early Indians as a means of survival, and later by ranchers to water their sheep and cattle. The water pocket storage tank (approx. 150 yds. to the south) was developed in the 1920's by the James Bundy Family. This cabin was built by Atwood & Ben Bundy. Pa's Pocket is a good example of how water was utilized in this hot and arid land, and this cabin stands as a historic landmark to the memories and lives of the families and guests who settled and lived in this remote part of the Arizona Strip! The Bar 10 Ranch (Tony Heaton Family) currently owns this cabin, and continues the history and heritage by actively utilizing these pockets and improvements in their cattle operations. Thank you for helping to protect this site and to preserve this heritage. Bar 10 Ranch. Eagle Scout Project. Colby Heaton. 2013."

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