Da Vinci Panel | Virgin River Gorge

Hiking Da Vinci Panel - Virgin River Gorge Hiking Da Vinci Panel

Virgin River Gorge

Overview

RATING: Easy/Moderate Hike

Mon

Sunny. High near 67, with temperatures falling to around 63 in the afternoon. East northeast wind 2 to 6 mph.

67 | 42

Tue

Rain showers after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. East southeast wind 7 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

65 | 40

Wed

Sunny, with a high near 58.

58 | 40

Thu

Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

54 | 34

Fri

Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

57 | 35

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SEASON: Any, hot in summers.
GEAR: Standard Hiking Gear
WATER: Bring All You Need

Mon

Sunny. High near 67, with temperatures falling to around 63 in the afternoon. East northeast wind 2 to 6 mph.

67 | 42

Tue

Rain showers after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. East southeast wind 7 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

65 | 40

Wed

Sunny, with a high near 58.

58 | 40

Thu

Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

54 | 34

Fri

Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

57 | 35

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Newspaper Rock

Newspaper Rock

This short hike takes you to several interesting petroglyph panels and provides nice views of a very pretty section of the Virgin River Gorge. The two largest panels have interesting geometric shapes interspersed with people and animals; one is a large boulder that stands on its own and the second sits on a ledge like a large writing slate. This route would make a good place to stretch your legs on a journey along Highway 15, and the two route options will allow folks to stop whether they are heading north or south. I recommend the southbound route when possible because it is more direct and avoids a river crossing. A big thanks to Ironrider for pointing this hike out!

Note: There is a social trail along much of this route, but in places it fades away. Stay on trails whenever possible to avoid disturbing the sensitive plants and soil crust and, when the trail disappears, try to stay on gravely areas or slickrock.
Upstream Virgin River from near the end of the hike

Upstream Virgin River from near the end of the hike

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