Virgin River Gorge Tours

I took this photo at the Virgin River Gorge. In northwest Arizona, USA. This is right off of highway Interstate 15. I was on my way to Zion National Park in Utah when we came upon the Virgin River Gorge. And to tell the truth, when looking through my photos, I didn't even know what it was. I had to do some research later on to find out. And more information: Virgin River Gorge is a long canyon that has been carved out by the Virgin River in northwest Arizona. The Virgin River rises on the Colorado Plateau and created the topography of both Zion National Park and the Virgin River Gorge. The Gorge connects the southwestern rim of the Colorado Plateau and the northeastern part of the Mojave Desert. Interstate 15 runs through the canyon and crosses the Virgin River several times. The Virgin River Gorge section of Interstate 15 is one of the most expensive parts of interstate highway ever constructed. Due to the winding of the canyon, the highway within is also noted for its tricky driving conditions.
I took this photo at the Virgin River Gorge. In northwest Arizona, USA. This is right off of highway Interstate 15. I was on my way to Zion National Park in Utah when we came upon the Virgin River Gorge. And to tell the truth, when looking through my photos, I didn't even know what it was. I had to do some research later on to find out. And more information: Virgin River Gorge is a long canyon that has been carved out by the Virgin River in northwest Arizona. The Virgin River rises on the Colorado Plateau and created the topography of both Zion National Park and the Virgin River Gorge. The Gorge connects the southwestern rim of the Colorado Plateau and the northeastern part of the Mojave Desert. Interstate 15 runs through the canyon and crosses the Virgin River several times. The Virgin River Gorge section of Interstate 15 is one of the most expensive parts of interstate highway ever constructed. Due to the winding of the canyon, the highway within is also noted for its tricky driving conditions.

Reviews of Virgin River Gorge

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 55%
4 - Good
190
4 - Good 35%
3 - Okay
43
3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Road construction on I-15 in the Gorge. Narrow lanes and at night it was narrow. But common for work in the Gorge.

2/5 - Disappointing

MaryL

Construction here adds time going through it. We went around it on the way home to avoid the hour long wait, by going on the old Utah highway.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Lots of traffic going north. But ok because you get to enjoy the scenery much more

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

Road construction makes travel difficult.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Road construction

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Lots of Construction for the next year or so (May Fluctuate). Southbound wasn't too bad while heading down to Mesquite, But Northbound was fairly slow moving. There is an alternate route through Santa Clara. But you've got to take that before entering the Gorge.

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Best Lodging Options Near Virgin River Gorge

Hampton Inn & Suites St. George, UT

Hampton Inn & Suites St. George, UT

2.5 out of 5
1250 West SunRiver Parkway St. George UT
Hampton Inn & Suites St. George, UT
Surf & Sand Castle 2 Bedroom Condo

Surf & Sand Castle 2 Bedroom Condo

3 out of 5
961 W Akoya Pearl Rd Surf #304 St. George UT
Surf & Sand Castle 2 Bedroom Condo
Chasing Sunsets 2 Bedroom Condo

Chasing Sunsets 2 Bedroom Condo

3 out of 5
961 W Akoya Pearl #201 St. George UT
Chasing Sunsets 2 Bedroom Condo
Paradise In The Sand 3 Bedroom Condo

Paradise In The Sand 3 Bedroom Condo

3 out of 5
961 W Akoya Pearl Rd. (Sand Building #200) St. George UT
Paradise In The Sand 3 Bedroom Condo
Ponderosa Place 2 Bedroom Condo

Ponderosa Place 2 Bedroom Condo

3 out of 5
961 West Akoya Pearl St #203 - Parking "Q" St. George UT
Ponderosa Place 2 Bedroom Condo
Drop It Like It's Hot 2 Bedroom Condo

Drop It Like It's Hot 2 Bedroom Condo

3 out of 5
953 W Akoya Pearl Rd #307 (Parking Spot E - Surf Building) St. George UT
Drop It Like It's Hot 2 Bedroom Condo
Lagoon Desert Retreat 2 Bedroom Condo

Lagoon Desert Retreat 2 Bedroom Condo

3 out of 5
953 Akoya Pearl Dr #207 (Parking Spot G St. George UT
Lagoon Desert Retreat 2 Bedroom Condo
Some Like It Haute 2 Bedroom Condo

Some Like It Haute 2 Bedroom Condo

3 out of 5
961 W Akoya Pearl Road #303 St. George UT
Some Like It Haute 2 Bedroom Condo
Southern Solace 3 Bedroom Condo

Southern Solace 3 Bedroom Condo

3 out of 5
961 W Akoya Pearl Rd #300 St. George UT
Southern Solace 3 Bedroom Condo
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