Ship Rock - Virgin River Gorge


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Ship Rock - Virgin River Gorge
Sat. Mar 15th 2024 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Mtn Day Time
RT ~4 miles Gain: ~950 ft.
Hike Limited to 12 people including leader.
No Pets
Meet: 10:00 am I-15S. in Arizona Exit 27 Black Rock Rd Exit
This is 3 miles south of the UT border ~20 min. South of St George.
Off ramp from I-!5 S go right at Stop sign and 1/4 mile left at dirt lot.
Then We will car pool to the parking area on the north bound side of I15 by
Traveling south on I15 and making U-turn at exit 18 Cedar Pocket and
Head north to parking area near mm23.
Moderate pace; Mostly Class 1; Brief Class 2 segments.
Bush whacking and rocky trail segments.
Some very narrow trail segments with brief exposure / steep drops.
This hike boasts beautiful vistas of the Virgin River Gorge and
colorful majestic peaks along the Gorge.
First Stop: the massive red stone Ship Rock; Like a giant cruise ship.
An easy climb onto the Rock will allow time for snack and views.
Altazar, professional singer, may even share a song or 2.
We’ll then head back same route.
Forecast to be in the 60’s; Sunny; pleasant.

Ship Rock - Virgin River Gorge