CHECKERBOARD MESA CANYON

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Checkerboard Mesa, Upper East Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2013 Joe Braun Photography
Hikers make their way past the random obstacles in Checkerboard Mesa Canyon.
Checkerboard Mesa, Upper East Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2013 Joe Braun Photography
Soon enough we see the steep saddle in the distance. With a bit of work, we'll be standing on top of that! Purchase a print of this photo!
Checkerboard Mesa, Upper East Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2013 Joe Braun Photography
The trail-of-use zigzags up the steep sandy slope...
Checkerboard Mesa Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2009 Joe Braun Photography
At the top of the saddle, we get a nice teaser view south with Parunuweap Canyon far in the distance.
The Barracks, Upper Parunuweap Canyon photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2009 Joe Braun Photography
Looking back north from the top of the saddle; Route 9 is one mile away. Purchase a print of this photo!
Checkerboard Mesa, Upper East Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2013 Joe Braun Photography
Lovely sandstone views looking down Checkerboard Mesa Canyon from the saddle. Not bad for a moderate hike! Purchase a print of this photo!
Checkerboard Mesa, Upper East Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2013 Joe Braun Photography
An interesting little drainage under Crazy Quilt Mesa. Purchase a print of this photo!
The Barracks, Upper Parunuweap Canyon photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2009 Joe Braun Photography
"Escape from Parunuweap" -- the White Cliffs on a stormy day. Purchase a print of this photo!

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