Big Brush Creek: Challenging Cave Exploration near Vernal, UT

30 reviews

Vernal, UT 84078, USA

Big Brush Creek Introduce

Big Brush Creek, located near Vernal, Utah, USA, offers a challenging and unique outdoor adventure focused on cave exploration. While not a traditional campground, it's an attraction within the realm of outdoor recreation, similar to how access to climbing areas or hiking trails are provided by campgrounds and parks. Therefore, it is being introduced within the Campgrounds & RV Parks category.

Big Brush Creek offers the following features and services:

Cave Exploration: The primary attraction is the opportunity to explore a significant cave.
Challenging Hike: The hike to the cave is very steep and requires physical exertion.
Unique Ice Cave Experience: Inside the cave, visitors will encounter icy conditions.

However, it is important to be aware of the following potential challenges:

Steep and Dangerous Hike: The hike is incredibly steep and requires ropes for descent, making it dangerous for some individuals.
No Signage: There is no signage for the cave, making it difficult to find.
Icy Conditions Inside Cave: The cave contains ice, requiring proper footwear.
Closed Access Road: The access road to the cave is closed, requiring a hike from the main road.
Requires Proper Gear: Headlamps and good shoes are essential for exploring the cave. Phone flashlights are considered inadequate.
Not Suitable for Everyone: Young children and clumsy/unstable people should not attempt this hike or cave exploration.

Guests have reported that Big Brush Creek offers a very cool and unique experience for those who dare to undertake the challenging hike. The cave's icy conditions and the steep descent requiring ropes make it an adventure for experienced hikers and cavers. However, the lack of signage and the challenging terrain make it unsuitable for everyone. The closed access road adds to the difficulty of reaching the cave. Visitors should be well-prepared with proper gear and physical fitness. The experience is rewarding for those who are prepared for the challenge.

Big Brush Creek is ideal for experienced hikers and cavers seeking a challenging and unique cave exploration experience near Vernal, UT. Visitors should be aware of the steep hike, icy conditions, and lack of signage.

For inquiries, further local investigation is required.

Address: Vernal, UT 84078, USA

Details

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Location

Utah Uintah County Vernal

Customer Reviews

4.0

30 reviews

Stormie

Aug 09, 2022

I feel like most people should not do this hike and it's very good that there is absolutely no signage for this cave. The hike is incredibly steep and ropes are needed to get down to the cave. Once inside the cave you need headlamps and good shoes since you will be walking on ice for the most part. Young kids and clumsy/unstable people should not be brought here! Very cool if you dare though and unlike anything else I've ever seen before!

john molitor

Sep 05, 2023

Very steep climb down to the cave axcess road is closed must hike from the main road ropes to help with the last 100 yards huge cave worth the climb up and down if you plan to explore very far inside the cave bring good flashlights the light on your phone is worthless

Cameron Wilkinson

Dec 01, 2021

I have been to this cave three times - it is fabulous. Most recently (late Nov. 2022) I took my wife and six kids (the kids range from ages 7 to 19). The ice was high in the ice caverns so could not get very deep in -- but there was a beautiful garden of ice stalagmites in the main cavern. The tubes at the back, behind the log jam, were lots of fun. On the way out, my 15 year old daughter said "this is like going to Disneyland, but without all the people". We were the only ones in the cave that day. Highly recommend this for families if you have the spirit of adventure and can navigate the hand lines to get down to the mouth of the cave.

Erica Wart

Jul 07, 2022

Wow! What a special place! The cave is cold and you can see your breath. We brought a big flashlight so we could light up the cave popsicle! The hike out was difficult.

Yazmine Tovar

Jun 29, 2021

Excellent experience! Be careful and have grippy shoes to get down to the cave, the areas with rope are rather technical. Once at the cave, my friends and I used our flashlights to take photos that looked like the ice castles in Midway, UT.