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USA Hurricane Mesa

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Formerly the Hurricane Supersonic Research Site (HSRS) operated by the United States Air Force. Now privately owned and used to test military ejection seats. The site is closed to the public and can only be visited and toured via appointment. The facility is not visible from below the mesa rim. The mesa is located about 15 miles/24 km west of Zion National Park.

Photography Tips

From this (exact) spot, the view to the north is Hurricane Mesa. Turn to the east for a shot of Zion National Park’s West Temple, to the south for the Virgin River Gorge, and to the west for the parking lot at sunset. A tripod is needed for optimum results.

Travel Information

From Highway SR-9, turn south on Sheep Bridge Road and drive 0.4 miles/0.64 km to a parking area on the left. The parking area is just a few yards north of Sheep Bridge.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Nearly no other people

Best Timing All timings are equally good

Sunrise & Sunset 06:33 - 20:25 | current local time: 15:12

Photo Themes mountain view

Locations Utah Virgin

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