Zion National Park hiking guide
Watchman Trail
A 3.4-mile out-and-back with 650 ft of climbing in Zion Canyon, rated moderate.
Key facts
- Length
- 3.4 mi (5.4 km)
- Elevation gain
- 650 ft (198 m)
- Route type
- Out and back
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Area
- Zion Canyon
- Highest point
- 4,430 ft
- Lowest point
- 3,927 ft
About Watchman Trail
This trail offers a scenic hike through desert vegetation with panoramic views of Springdale and lower Zion Canyon. It is a moderate hike with rocky, uneven tread, steps, and some steep sections; the overlook has high drop-offs and no guardrail. A short loop section near the trailhead provides additional viewpoints.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
