Gary Leverett

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USA Virgin River Gorge

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The Virgin River winds through Zion National Park, through southern Utah and Arizona and eventually drains into Lake Mead and the Colorado River. This is one of countless views of the river and the gorge carved by it.

Photography Tips

In the Spring, there are spectacular cactus blooms along the rocky rim of the gorge. Watch for rattlesnakes during the warm Spring/Summer months.

Travel Information

There are numerous access roads to the gorge north of SR 9. This spot is most easily accessed via rough dirt roads between mile markers 15 and 17. No facilities.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Nearly no other people

Best Timing Sunset

Sunrise & Sunset 07:42 - 17:21 | current local time: 22:15

Photo Themes Riverscape

Locations Utah Virgin

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