Watchman Trail
Watchman Trail is a 3.3-mile out-and-back foot trail in Zion National Park, Utah. It climbs 479 ft to a high point of 4,423 ft. Difficulty: moderate, rated by the National Park Service.
- 1.65 mione way
- 3.3 miround trip
- 479 ftelevation gain
- 4,423 fthigh point
- Moderatedifficulty
From the National Park Service
Watchman Trail · rated “moderate hike”
Watchman trail is 3.3 miles (5.3 km) roundtrip.
Read the official NPS description
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