Virgin
04. Upper Gorge: I-15 at mile 23 to Cedar Pockets Rest Area
January 3, 2023
1000 CFS is a good time
| Reporter | Shelby Meinkey |
| Gauge Reading | 2500 cfs at VIRGIN RIVER NEAR ST. GEORGE, UT |
| Flow | Medium Flow |
This is a great flow. You may start hitting rocks at 700 or below and as the river gets above 1500, you'll start getting stronger eddy fences and bigger wall shots. Everything is read and run at this level. I don't see a need to scout anything, but there isnt much of a chance to do so anyways... The river is quick down here. Most of the banks are choked full of brush and the banks will be steep and deep. There isn't a lot of eddys so being able to self rescue is important here. You better be quick! Run the main flow and be aware of the walls. There are several class II/III rapids. The river is scenic and splashy with fun waves. From first SB I-15 bridge to cedar pockets took 1.5 Hours.
I've parked on NB side just North of last river crossing and accessed river at about 200 yards downstrem from bridge.