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Outdoors Visitor Center, Zion NP

Watchman Trail

An outdoor spot in Visitor Center, Zion NP, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Watchman Trail in Visitor Center, Zion NP
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Why go

Moderate 3-mile loop from the visitor center to a viewpoint over Springdale and the Watchman.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Zion NP, alongside 4 activities, 1 place for a drink and 1 place to eat. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Zion Canyon Scenic Drive and Zion Canyon Visitor Center.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Visitor Center
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Zion NP. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Zion Canyon Scenic Drive

    Main canyon road served by the free park shuttle, stopping at every major trailhead.

    Activity · 0.5 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Zion Canyon Visitor Center

    Hub for the free canyon shuttle and ranger trail conditions.

    Sight · Zion · 0.5 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Pa'rus Trail

    Easy paved riverside path from the visitor center with views of the Watchman.

    Outdoors · Zion · 0.5 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Zion Outfitter

    Rents canyoneering shoes, neoprene socks and drysuits for the Narrows, next to the park entrance.

    Activity · Zion · 0.6 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Zion Outfitter

    Rents dry suits, neoprene socks and walking sticks for the Narrows, next to the park entrance.

    Shopping · 0.6 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Zion Canyon Brew Pub

    Zion Brewery's pub right outside the park gate with a riverside patio.

    Drinks · Zion · 0.6 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Watchman Trail is a stop on our Las Vegas & National Parks route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Zion NP

Another curated outdoor spot in Zion NP. See the full Zion NP guide.

When to go: weather by month, based on Zion

Our climate figures for Zion NP come from nearby Zion. Average daily highs in Zion run from 41°F in December to 89°F in July; February is usually the wettest month. For Watchman Trail itself, we suggest: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for Zion from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Zion weather by month (covers Zion NP).

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Watchman Trail, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Watchman Trail, Utah 84737, USA
Coordinates
37.20009, -112.97860
Destination
Zion NP, Utah

Watchman Trail: quick answers

How much time do you need at Watchman Trail?

Plan on about 2 hours at Watchman Trail. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Watchman Trail?

Our pick: Sunset.

Is Watchman Trail free?

Yes, we list Watchman Trail as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Watchman Trail?

Watchman Trail is at Watchman Trail, Utah 84737, USA, in Visitor Center. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Watchman Trail?

Watchman Trail appears on Las Vegas & National Parks, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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