The Checkerboard Mesa Walk at Zion National Park near Springdale, Utah is an easy 0.1-mile out-and-back walk that leads to the base of the stunning rock formation known as the Checkerboard Mesa.
This is not a hike, but rather a very short walk that leads to a nice viewpoint of the Checkerboard Mesa. Hikers will find a "trailhead" located south of the parking turnout, at the coordinates provided, where they can walk down and onto the bedrock-like landscape. Walk out as far as you'd like, which isn't very far, to enjoy unobstructed views of the Checkerboard Mesa.
Parking
Visitors will find a small parking turnout at the coordinates provided.
Pets
Dogs are allowed only if leashed, cleaned up after, and kept within the boundaries of the parking turnout. Dogs are only allowed on one trail at Zion National Park, the Pa'rus Trail. Dogs are not permitted on any other trails, wilderness areas, on shuttle buses, or in public buildings in Zion - as of October 2023.
Warning
Sun exposure: Hikers should be prepared when hiking in full desert sun exposure with minimal shade. Bring 1 gallon of water per hiker per day to hike in this desert ecosystem. Hiking in the early morning or evening helps reduce the risks of sun exposure.
This is not a hike, but rather a very short walk that leads to a nice viewpoint of the Checkerboard Mesa. Hikers will find a "trailhead" located south of the parking turnout, at the coordinates provided, where they can walk down and onto the bedrock-like landscape. Walk out as far as you'd like, which isn't very far, to enjoy unobstructed views of the Checkerboard Mesa.
Parking
Visitors will find a small parking turnout at the coordinates provided.
Pets
Dogs are allowed only if leashed, cleaned up after, and kept within the boundaries of the parking turnout. Dogs are only allowed on one trail at Zion National Park, the Pa'rus Trail. Dogs are not permitted on any other trails, wilderness areas, on shuttle buses, or in public buildings in Zion - as of October 2023.
Warning
Sun exposure: Hikers should be prepared when hiking in full desert sun exposure with minimal shade. Bring 1 gallon of water per hiker per day to hike in this desert ecosystem. Hiking in the early morning or evening helps reduce the risks of sun exposure.
