Gary Leverett

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USA Zion Waterpockets

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Just west of “Checkerboard Mesa”, a series of water pockets almost always holds some amount of water. After a heavy rainfall, water cascades from one to the other.

Photography Tips

The mesa on the north side of highway SR9 makes for nice compositions. I like this spot in the winter when Zion is snow covered but one must be very careful when scampering on snow covered slickrock. You especially don’t want to slip into a water pocket that can be quite deep and difficult to escape.

Travel Information

From the east entrance of Zion, drive west 0.7 miles (1.1 km) to a pullout on the right. There’s room for 2 or 3 vehicles. Carefully cross the frequently busy road and follow the gently climbing drainage.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Nearly no other people

Best Timing All timings are equally good

Sunrise & Sunset 07:40 - 17:18 | current local time: 18:47

Photo Themes Sandstone Landscape

Locations Zion National Park

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