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Checkerboard Mesa

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Checkerboard Mesa is a distinctive sandstone formation located in the eastern section of Zion National Park. Its unusual cross-hatched surface pattern makes it one of the most recognizable and photographed geological features in the park

What to See & Do

  • 🏁 View the checkerboard-patterned 🪨 sandstone cliffs 🏔️
  • 📸 Short roadside stop 🛣️ for photography 🖼️
  • 📖 Learn about erosion 🌪️ and geology 💎
  • 🚗 Scenic drive through 🏜️ East Zion 🛣️

How to Get There

  • 🚇 Drive through Zion–Mount Carmel ⛰️ Tunnel 🏎️
  • 🛣️ Follow the Zion–Mount Carmel 🛤️ Highway eastbound 📍
  • 🅿️ Roadside pullouts available 🚘 near the formation 🏁

Travel Tips

  • ⚠️ Use caution when 🛑 stopping along the road 🛣️
  • 📷 Bring a zoom 🔍 lens for photography 🖼️
  • 🚫 Do not climb 🧗 on the rock formation ⛰️

Suggested Itinerary

  • 🕗 8:30 AM – Drive through 🏜️ East Zion 🚗
  • 🕘 9:00 AM – Stop at 📍 Checkerboard Mesa viewpoint 🔭
  • 🕘 9:30 AM – Photography and 🚶 short exploration 📷
  • 🕙 10:00 AM – Continue 🛣️ scenic drive 🏁

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

24 hours (road access depends on weather)

Entry Fee:

Included with Zion National Park entrance pass

Best Time to Visit:

Morning or late afternoon for best lighting on rock patterns

Location

📌Zion National Park, Utah, United States

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