Watchman Trail

One of the hardest hikes in Zion that we did as a family of 3. Water and snacks were a must for this hike as shade spots were very limited to the top. An out and back hike gave us spectacular views of Zion, the city of Springdale, and the surrounding canyon. Would recommend not doing mid-day as the temperatures and sun will impact your experience for this one!

Watchman Trail is a bit of a workout, with a steady uphill stretch that can get your heart rate up, especially on a warm day. The trail itself is really pleasant, with great views as you go and a nice mix of scenery typical for Zion. It’s not too long, so it’s a good option if you want something moderately challenging without taking up your whole day. The top view is decent – you get a nice perspective over the canyon and the town below, but it’s not the most impressive viewpoint in the park. Still, the hike itself is enjoyable and peaceful, especially if you go early. The trail isn’t too crowded, and the surroundings are beautiful throughout. It’s a solid choice if you’ve already done some of the more popular hikes. Nothing too extreme, just a nice way to spend part of your day in the park. Worth doing if you want a quieter and scenic trail experience.

A moderate hiking trail in the Zion National Park. You can easily find the standpost that showed you where to begin the hike, takes roughly 45-50 mins to hike up the hill and you get to be the Watchman, over-see the valley underneath you. This trail offers you a bitter-sweet experience, have to keep hiking uphill with similar view... However once you reach the lookout, the the whole hiking worths it. Coming down from the same path might seems to be easier however with the pebbly and sandy path, you may still have to be careful in where you step. Just look out carefully and this could easily be done with a whole family.

Great hike!

This was an excellent introductory hike into Zion National Park. We took about 1.5-2 hours as our first hike on a rainy day and felt great walking up into the clouds! It is a moderate level hike, but we took our time getting up to the top. If you are headed to Zion, this hike was not too busy and I would definitely recommend.

Such an amazing hike! It’s a bit challenging but the views from the top are amazing! Highly recommend.

Moderate trail. Nice views