Watchman Trail
A moderate trail starting from the visitor center. From the top of the mesa, you can look down on Springdale and the Virgin River valley, with views of The Watchman in the distance.
The trailhead is right beside the Zion Canyon Visitor Center. The round trip is about 5.3 km with an elevation gain of about 110 m, taking about 2 hours. You do not need the shuttle, so it is a good choice on the day you arrive or when the shuttle lines are long. The trail climbs the hillside to a mesa loop. Looking west, you can see Springdale and The Watchman, and the light is best in the evening. In summer there is little shade, so avoid the midday heat.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Springdale
- Zion National Park
- Pa'rus Trail
- Zion Human History Museum
- Canyon Junction Bridge
- Zion–Mount Carmel Highway & Tunnel
- Canyon Overlook Trail
- Court of the Patriarchs