https://mojaveunderground.com/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=Colton+GardnerMojave Underground USA Wiki - User contributions [en]2026-09-28T07:39:15ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.43.9https://mojaveunderground.com/wiki/index.php?title=Little_Brush_Creek_Cave&diff=2538Little Brush Creek Cave2011-04-04T07:22:38Z<p>Colton Gardner: Updated forum link</p>
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<div>[[Image:lbbc1.jpg|thumb|Entrance to Little Brush Creek Cave]]<br />
Located high in the Uintah Mountains, Little Brush Creek Cave is a popular destination for cavers. It can be accessed year round, but entrance into the cave in not feasible from the first spring melt to the end of summer, as the entire Little Brush Creek, along with thousands of acres of snowmelt, flows into the cave. The cave sees an average of 250 visitors per year, January being the most popular time to visit. It is the longest cave in Utah at 5.93 miles and 658 feet deep. It is the 37th deepest cave in the US. <br />
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The cave is part of a larger caving system, and is similar to its brother, [[Big Brush Creek Cave]]. Ice crystal formation up to a foot long, and ice structures over 10' long, make this cave an amazing winter wonderland. Inside the cave, passage ways are narrow and cold. Many tunnels are plugged with logs and debris forced into it in past floods. Much of the cave is spent crawling and winding over very tight passages. <br />
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[[Image:lbcc2.jpg|thumb|Ice Crystals of LBCC]]<br />
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==Forum Link==<br />
http://mojaveunderground.com/forum/showthread.php/1069-Little-Brush-Creek-Cave<br />
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[[Image:lbcc3.jpg|thumb|Pools deep inside LBCC]]<br />
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==Requirements==<br />
Knee and elbow pads<br />
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Headlamps with spare bulbs/batteries<br />
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Food and water<br />
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Light jacket<br />
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Small backpack to carry gear<br />
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Low profile helmet<br />
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==Location==<br />
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40.709336° -109.500593° @ 8100'<br />
Head north on 191 out of Vernal, UT. Go past all switchbacks and past the end of the mine property. Continue past the Red Cloud Loop turnoff. You'll go down a hill, look for a short road on the left that has a dirt parking lot. Drive or hike west and you will come see the cave to the left about 1/4 mile in. <br />
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<googlemap lat="40.709336" lon="-109.500593" zoom="10" controls="small"><br />
40.709336,-109.500593, Little Brush Creek Cave<br />
</googlemap></div>Colton Gardnerhttps://mojaveunderground.com/wiki/index.php?title=Big_Brush_Creek_Cave&diff=2537Big Brush Creek Cave2011-04-04T07:19:30Z<p>Colton Gardner: </p>
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<div>[[Image:bbcc4.jpg|thumb|Entrance to Big Brush Creek Cave]]<br />
Located high in the Uintah Mountains, Big Brush Creek Cave is a popular destination for cavers. One can drive to the trail anytime there is not snow. The entire Big Brush Creek, along with thousands of acres of snowmelt, flows into the cave during spring runoff. It is the second longest cave in Utah at 4.92 miles and 858 feet deep. Best time to visit would be in summer through fall. If you have snowmobiles winter is a good time to visit. Avoiding visiting during spring dew to high unexpected, deadly runoff.<br />
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[[Image:bbcc1.jpg|thumb|Ice Structures within BBCC]]<br />
<br />
The cave is part of a larger caving system, and is similar to its brother, [[Little Brush Creek Cave]]. Ice crystal formation up to a foot long, and ice structures over 20' long, make this cave an amazing winter wonderland. Inside the cave, passage ways are narrow and cold. Many tunnels are plugged with logs and debris forced into it in past floods. Much of the cave is spent crawling and winding over very tight passages. <br />
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[[Image:bbcc2.jpg|thumb|Main Ice Structure]]<br />
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==Forum Link==<br />
http://mojaveunderground.com/forum/showthread.php/1063-Big-Brush-Creek-Cave-Uintah<br />
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==Requirements==<br />
Knee and Elbow Pads<br />
<br />
Headlamps with spare bulbs/batteries<br />
<br />
Food and Water<br />
<br />
Light jacket<br />
<br />
Small backpack to carry gear<br />
<br />
Low Profile Helmet<br />
<br />
[[Image:bbcc3.jpg|thumb|Ice Structures]]<br />
==Location==<br />
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40.697402° -109.583795° @ 8250'<br />
Head north on 191 out of Vernal, UT. Go past all switchbacks and past the end of the mine property. Continue to the Red Cloud Loop turnoff. Follow Red Cloud Loop for a few miles. Look for a small turnout with a trail leading from it.<br />
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<googlemap lat="40.697402" lon="-109.583795" zoom="10" width='800' controls="small"><br />
40.697402,-109.583795, Big Brush Creek Cave<br />
</googlemap></div>Colton Gardnerhttps://mojaveunderground.com/wiki/index.php?title=Big_Brush_Creek_Cave&diff=2536Big Brush Creek Cave2011-04-04T07:18:48Z<p>Colton Gardner: Updated forum link</p>
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<div>[[Image:bbcc4.jpg|thumb|Entrance to Big Brush Creek Cave]]<br />
Located high in the Uintah Mountains, Big Brush Creek Cave is a popular destination for cavers. One can drive to the trail anytime there is not snow. The entire Big Brush Creek, along with thousands of acres of snowmelt, flows into the cave during spring runoff. It is the second longest cave in Utah at 4.92 miles and 858 feet deep. Best time to visit would be in summer through fall. If you have snowmobiles winter is a good time to visit. Avoiding visiting during spring dew to high unexpected, deadly runoff.<br />
<br />
[[Image:bbcc1.jpg|thumb|Ice Structures within BBCC]]<br />
<br />
The cave is part of a larger caving system, and is similar to its brother, [[Little Brush Creek Cave]]. Ice crystal formation up to a foot long, and ice structures over 20' long, make this cave an amazing winter wonderland. Inside the cave, passage ways are narrow and cold. Many tunnels are plugged with logs and debris forced into it in past floods. Much of the cave is spent crawling and winding over very tight passages. <br />
<br />
[[Image:bbcc2.jpg|thumb|Main Ice Structure]]<br />
<br />
==Forum Link==<br />
http://mojaveunderground.com/forum/showthread.php/1063-Big-Brush-Creek-Cave-Uintah<br />
<br />
==Requirements==<br />
Knee and Elbow Pads<br />
<br />
Headlamps with spare bulbs/batteries<br />
<br />
Food and Water<br />
<br />
Light jacket<br />
<br />
Small backpack to carry gear<br />
<br />
Low Profile Helmet<br />
<br />
[[Image:bbcc3.jpg|thumb|Ice Structures]]<br />
===Location===<br />
<br />
40.697402° -109.583795° @ 8250'<br />
Head north on 191 out of Vernal, UT. Go past all switchbacks and past the end of the mine property. Continue to the Red Cloud Loop turnoff. Follow Red Cloud Loop for a few miles. Look for a small turnout with a trail leading from it.<br />
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<googlemap lat="40.697402" lon="-109.583795" zoom="10" width='800' controls="small"><br />
40.697402,-109.583795, Big Brush Creek Cave<br />
</googlemap></div>Colton Gardner