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Watchman Trail

Zion NP · Southern Utah
Watchman Trail
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3.3 miROUND TRIP
368 ftELEV GAIN
EasyDIFFICULTY
4/5KID RATING
All yearSEASON

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The Trail

Underrated bench view of the Watchman and Springdale. Great first-evening leg stretcher.

Heat note: desert country - in summer start at dawn and carry more water than feels reasonable.

Pack Loadout (Easy)

Water bottle, sunscreen, hat, snacks, comfortable shoes.

Getting There

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Make it a weekend: Watchman Campground (Camping, 0 mi) · South Campground (Zion) (Camping, 0 mi) · Lava Point Campground (Camping, 13 mi) · Kolob Reservoir (Fishing, 17 mi)

More hikes nearby: Canyon Overlook Trail (Hike, 3 mi) · Emerald Pools (Hike, 4 mi) · Angels Landing (Hike, 5 mi) · The Narrows (Bottom-Up) (Hike, 6 mi)

Quick Answers

How long is the Watchman Trail hike?
3.3 miles round trip with 368 feet of elevation gain.
How hard is Watchman Trail?
Easy. Kid rating: 4 out of 5.
When should I hike Watchman Trail?
Best season: All year.
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