Buffington Pockets | Atlas Obscura
Buffington Pockets is a spectacular geological area in southern Nevada, featuring colorful Aztec sandstone formations, arches, petroglyphs, and an old quarry, traversed by the primitive Bitter Springs Back Country Byway.

πŸ“œ Geological area in southern Nevada with colorful Aztec sandstone formations.
πŸ” Features erosional basins (pockets) that hold rainwater, petroglyphs, and an old quarry.

Why Go

🌈 Explore vibrant sandstone cliffs and arches
πŸ—Ώ Discover ancient petroglyphs
⛏️ Visit the historic Colorock Quarry ruins
scenic drive along Bitter Springs Back Country Byway

Why Avoid

⚠️ Primitive road requires high clearance, 4WD often necessary
🚧 Road can be very rough, especially beyond the initial 5 miles

Tips

πŸ—ΊοΈ Access via Valley of Fire highway (Nevada State Route 169)
πŸš— Passenger cars can only reach the edge from the west

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking

Available along the road

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