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Watchman TrailStreamsWater tapsCliff edgesContours every 20 m · strip below the map: elevation along the trail37.20158, -112.98574 · 3,924 ft (1,196 m)37.20217, -112.98266 · 3,934 ft (1,199 m)37.20179, -112.97991 · 3,986 ft (1,215 m)37.20168, -112.97694 · 4,052 ft (1,235 m)37.20136, -112.97410 · 4,193 ft (1,278 m)37.20171, -112.97380 · 4,308 ft (1,313 m)37.20047, -112.97303 · 4,373 ft (1,333 m)37.19966, -112.97589 · 4,396 ft (1,340 m)37.19980, -112.97805 · 4,370 ft (1,332 m)37.19885, -112.97603 · 4,390 ft (1,338 m)

You are on Watchman Trail.

Ground elevation here: 3,924 ft (1,196 m).

You are inside the park boundary.

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You are on Watchman Trail. Heading west-southwest on it, it is 220 ft (66 m) to a point where the trail continues, which meets the road (Watchman Campground). Heading east-northeast on it, it is 200 ft (61 m) to a point where the trail continues. Also nearby: Pa'rus Trail (120 ft (38 m) north-northwest); the road (Pa'rus Trail) (130 ft (41 m) north-northwest); an unnamed path (190 ft (58 m) north-northeast). Named places near you: Zion Canyon Visitor Center (shuttle stop, 370 ft (112 m) southwest); Watchman Trailhead (trail signpost, 430 ft (132 m) west-southwest); Beyond Zion Canyon (information, 510 ft (157 m) southwest); Zion as Refuge (information, 620 ft (190 m) southwest). Mapped signs: trail signpost 430 ft (132 m) west-southwest; information board 510 ft (157 m) southwest. Ground elevation here: 3,924 ft (1,196 m). You are inside the park boundary. Your position: 37.20158, -112.98574 (USNG 12S UG 23775 19081).

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Nearest ways out by trail:

  • Watchman Campground: 220 ft (66 m), climbing 3 ft (1 m), about 5 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading west-southwest.
  • The trail's end at a road: 250 ft (76 m), climbing 3 ft (1 m), about 5 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading west-southwest.
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Nearest ways out by trail (from Watchman Trail): 1. Watchman Campground: 220 ft (66 m), climbing 3 ft (1 m), about 5 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading west-southwest. 2. The trail's end at a road: 250 ft (76 m), climbing 3 ft (1 m), about 5 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading west-southwest. 3. Oversize Vehicle and Motorcycle Parking: 270 ft (81 m), climbing 6 ft (2 m), about 5 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading east-northeast. Uses community-mapped paths.

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  • Taps: drinking water tap 670 ft (205 m) southwest
  • Streams: North Fork Virgin River 60 ft (19 m) north-northwest
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Taps: drinking water tap 670 ft (205 m) southwest; drinking water tap 780 ft (237 m) southwest; drinking water tap 0.2 mi (0.4 km) southwest. Streams: North Fork Virgin River (through lake or river body) 60 ft (19 m) north-northwest; unnamed stream (through lake or river body) 190 ft (58 m) northeast; Oak Creek (through lake or river body) 0.4 mi (0.7 km) northeast; Oak Creek (perennial) 0.5 mi (0.7 km) northeast; unnamed stream (perennial) 1.1 mi (1.7 km) northwest.

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Mapped water only. No map says whether it is flowing today.

You are on Watchman Trail.

Ground elevation here: 3,934 ft (1,199 m).

You are inside the park boundary.

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You are on Watchman Trail. Heading west-northwest on it, it is 660 ft (203 m) to a point where the trail continues. Heading southeast on it, it is 170 ft (51 m) to a junction with an unnamed road, which meets the road (an unnamed road). Also nearby: an unnamed road (130 ft (38 m) south); Pa'rus Trail (200 ft (62 m) north); the road (Pa'rus Trail) (210 ft (63 m) north). Named places near you: Watchman Residential Area (town, 890 ft (272 m) east-northeast); Zion Canyon Visitor Center (shuttle stop, 0.2 mi (0.4 km) west-southwest); Watchman Trailhead (trail signpost, 0.3 mi (0.4 km) west-southwest); Beyond Zion Canyon (information, 0.3 mi (0.4 km) west-southwest). Ground elevation here: 3,934 ft (1,199 m). You are inside the park boundary. Your position: 37.20217, -112.98266 (USNG 12S UG 24049 19141).

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Nearest ways out by trail:

  • Unnamed road: 170 ft (51 m), climbing 4 ft (1 m), about 5 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading southeast.
  • Oversize Vehicle and Motorcycle Parking: 840 ft (255 m), climbing 6 ft (2 m), about 5 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading west-northwest. Uses community-mapped paths.
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You are already beside a road: unnamed road, 170 ft (51 m) away. Nearest ways out by trail (from Watchman Trail): 1. Unnamed road: 170 ft (51 m), climbing 4 ft (1 m), about 5 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading southeast. 2. Oversize Vehicle and Motorcycle Parking: 840 ft (255 m), climbing 6 ft (2 m), about 5 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading west-northwest. Uses community-mapped paths. 3. Watchman Campground: 0.2 mi (0.4 km), climbing 11 ft (4 m), about 5 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading west-northwest.

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  • Taps: drinking water tap 0.3 mi (0.5 km) west-southwest
  • Streams: North Fork Virgin River 80 ft (25 m) north
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Taps: drinking water tap 0.3 mi (0.5 km) west-southwest; drinking water tap 0.3 mi (0.5 km) west-southwest; drinking water tap 0.4 mi (0.6 km) west-southwest. Streams: North Fork Virgin River (through lake or river body) 80 ft (25 m) north; unnamed stream (through lake or river body) 310 ft (94 m) east-northeast; Oak Creek (through lake or river body) 0.3 mi (0.5 km) northeast; Oak Creek (perennial) 0.3 mi (0.5 km) northeast; Pine Creek (through lake or river body) 1.0 mi (1.7 km) north-northeast.

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Mapped water only. No map says whether it is flowing today.

You are on Watchman Trail.

Ground elevation here: 3,986 ft (1,215 m).

You are inside the park boundary.

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You are on Watchman Trail. Heading northwest on it, it is 800 ft (245 m) to a junction with an unnamed road, which meets the road (an unnamed road). Heading southeast on it, it is 1.0 mi (1.5 km) to a point where the trail continues. Also nearby: an unnamed road (210 ft (64 m) northwest). Named places near you: Watchman Residential Area (town, 560 ft (169 m) north); Watchman Overlook (viewpoint, 730 ft (222 m) south-southeast); Oak Creek (stream, 0.3 mi (0.4 km) north-northeast); Zion Canyon Visitor Center (shuttle stop, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) west). Ground elevation here: 3,986 ft (1,215 m). You are inside the park boundary. Your position: 37.20179, -112.97991 (USNG 12S UG 24292 19094).

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Nearest ways out by trail:

  • Unnamed road: 800 ft (245 m), climbing 3 ft (1 m), about 5 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading northwest.
  • Oversize Vehicle and Motorcycle Parking: 0.3 mi (0.6 km), climbing 9 ft (3 m), about 5 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading northwest. Uses community-mapped paths.
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Nearest ways out by trail (from Watchman Trail): 1. Unnamed road: 800 ft (245 m), climbing 3 ft (1 m), about 5 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading northwest. 2. Oversize Vehicle and Motorcycle Parking: 0.3 mi (0.6 km), climbing 9 ft (3 m), about 5 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading northwest. Uses community-mapped paths. 3. Watchman Campground: 0.4 mi (0.7 km), climbing 14 ft (4 m), about 10 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading northwest.

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  • Taps: drinking water tap 0.4 mi (0.7 km) west-southwest
  • Streams: North Fork Virgin River 500 ft (153 m) northwest
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Taps: drinking water tap 0.4 mi (0.7 km) west-southwest; drinking water tap 0.4 mi (0.7 km) west-southwest; drinking water tap 0.5 mi (0.8 km) north. Streams: North Fork Virgin River (through lake or river body) 500 ft (153 m) northwest; unnamed stream (through lake or river body) 510 ft (155 m) west-northwest; Oak Creek (through lake or river body) 0.2 mi (0.4 km) north; Oak Creek (perennial) 0.3 mi (0.4 km) north; Pine Creek (through lake or river body) 1.0 mi (1.6 km) north-northeast.

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Mapped water only. No map says whether it is flowing today.

You are on Watchman Trail.

A mapped cliff edge is 60 ft (18 m) to the south.

Ground elevation here: 4,052 ft (1,235 m).

You are inside the park boundary.

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You are on Watchman Trail. Heading west-northwest on it, it is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) to a junction with an unnamed road, which meets the road (an unnamed road). Heading southeast on it, it is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) to a point where the trail continues. A mapped cliff edge is 60 ft (18 m) to the south. Also nearby: an unnamed road (700 ft (213 m) west-northwest). Named places near you: Watchman Overlook (viewpoint, 750 ft (229 m) southwest); Watchman Residential Area (town, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) northwest); Oak Creek (stream, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) north-northwest); Museum Down-Canyon Only (shuttle stop, 0.5 mi (0.8 km) north-northwest). Ground elevation here: 4,052 ft (1,235 m). You are inside the park boundary. Your position: 37.20168, -112.97694 (USNG 12S UG 24556 19076).

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Nearest ways out by trail:

  • Unnamed road: 0.3 mi (0.5 km), climbing 5 ft (1 m), about 5 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading west-northwest.
  • Oversize Vehicle and Motorcycle Parking: 0.5 mi (0.8 km), climbing 11 ft (3 m), about 10 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading west-northwest. Uses community-mapped paths.
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Nearest ways out by trail (from Watchman Trail): 1. Unnamed road: 0.3 mi (0.5 km), climbing 5 ft (1 m), about 5 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading west-northwest. 2. Oversize Vehicle and Motorcycle Parking: 0.5 mi (0.8 km), climbing 11 ft (3 m), about 10 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading west-northwest. Uses community-mapped paths. 3. Watchman Campground: 0.6 mi (1.0 km), climbing 16 ft (5 m), about 10 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading west-northwest.

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  • Taps: drinking water tap 0.6 mi (0.9 km) north-northwest
  • Streams: North Fork Virgin River 0.2 mi (0.4 km) west-northwest
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Taps: drinking water tap 0.6 mi (0.9 km) north-northwest; drinking water tap 0.6 mi (0.9 km) west; drinking water tap 0.6 mi (1.0 km) west-southwest. Streams: North Fork Virgin River (through lake or river body) 0.2 mi (0.4 km) west-northwest; unnamed stream (through lake or river body) 0.3 mi (0.4 km) west; Oak Creek (through lake or river body) 0.3 mi (0.4 km) north-northwest; Oak Creek (perennial) 0.3 mi (0.5 km) north-northwest; Pine Creek (through lake or river body) 1.0 mi (1.6 km) north.

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Mapped water only. No map says whether it is flowing today.

You are on Watchman Trail.

A mapped cliff edge is 50 ft (17 m) to the north-northeast.

Ground elevation here: 4,193 ft (1,278 m).

You are inside the park boundary.

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You are on Watchman Trail. Heading west-northwest on it, it is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) to a junction with an unnamed road, which meets the road (an unnamed road). Heading southeast on it, it is 0.6 mi (1.0 km) to a point where the trail continues. A mapped cliff edge is 50 ft (17 m) to the north-northeast. Also nearby: an unnamed road (0.3 mi (0.5 km) west-northwest). Named places near you: Watchman Overlook (viewpoint, 0.3 mi (0.4 km) west-southwest); Watchman Residential Area (town, 0.3 mi (0.6 km) west-northwest); Oak Creek (stream, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) northwest); Bridge Mountain (peak, 0.5 mi (0.9 km) northeast). Ground elevation here: 4,193 ft (1,278 m). You are inside the park boundary. Your position: 37.20136, -112.97410 (USNG 12S UG 24807 19035).

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Nearest ways out by trail:

  • Unnamed road: 0.5 mi (0.8 km), climbing 5 ft (1 m), about 10 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading west-northwest.
  • Oversize Vehicle and Motorcycle Parking: 0.7 mi (1.1 km), climbing 11 ft (3 m), about 15 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading west-northwest. Uses community-mapped paths.
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Nearest ways out by trail (from Watchman Trail): 1. Unnamed road: 0.5 mi (0.8 km), climbing 5 ft (1 m), about 10 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading west-northwest. 2. Oversize Vehicle and Motorcycle Parking: 0.7 mi (1.1 km), climbing 11 ft (3 m), about 15 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading west-northwest. Uses community-mapped paths. 3. Watchman Campground: 0.8 mi (1.3 km), climbing 16 ft (5 m), about 15 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading west-northwest.

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  • Taps: drinking water tap 0.6 mi (1.0 km) north-northwest
  • Streams: North Fork Virgin River 0.4 mi (0.6 km) west-northwest
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Taps: drinking water tap 0.6 mi (1.0 km) north-northwest; drinking water tap 0.7 mi (1.2 km) west; drinking water tap 0.7 mi (1.2 km) west. Streams: North Fork Virgin River (through lake or river body) 0.4 mi (0.6 km) west-northwest; Oak Creek (through lake or river body) 0.4 mi (0.6 km) northwest; Oak Creek (perennial) 0.4 mi (0.6 km) northwest; unnamed stream (through lake or river body) 0.4 mi (0.7 km) west; Pine Creek (through lake or river body) 1.0 mi (1.6 km) north.

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Mapped water only. No map says whether it is flowing today.

You are on Watchman Trail.

A mapped cliff edge is 90 ft (29 m) to the south-southwest.

Ground elevation here: 4,308 ft (1,313 m).

You are inside the park boundary.

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You are on Watchman Trail. Heading west on it, it is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) to a junction with an unnamed road, which meets the road (an unnamed road). Heading east on it, it is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) to a point where the trail continues. A mapped cliff edge is 90 ft (29 m) to the south-southwest. Also nearby: an unnamed road (0.3 mi (0.5 km) west-northwest). Named places near you: Watchman Overlook (viewpoint, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) west-southwest); Watchman Residential Area (town, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) west-northwest); Oak Creek (stream, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) northwest); Bridge Mountain (peak, 0.5 mi (0.8 km) northeast). Ground elevation here: 4,308 ft (1,313 m). You are inside the park boundary. Your position: 37.20171, -112.97380 (USNG 12S UG 24834 19074).

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Nearest ways out by trail:

  • Unnamed road: 0.7 mi (1.1 km), climbing 7 ft (2 m), about 15 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading west.
  • Oversize Vehicle and Motorcycle Parking: 0.9 mi (1.4 km), climbing 13 ft (4 m), about 20 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading west. Uses community-mapped paths.
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Nearest ways out by trail (from Watchman Trail): 1. Unnamed road: 0.7 mi (1.1 km), climbing 7 ft (2 m), about 15 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading west. 2. Oversize Vehicle and Motorcycle Parking: 0.9 mi (1.4 km), climbing 13 ft (4 m), about 20 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading west. Uses community-mapped paths. 3. Watchman Campground: 1.0 mi (1.5 km), climbing 19 ft (6 m), about 20 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading west.

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  • Taps: drinking water tap 0.6 mi (1.0 km) northwest
  • Streams: North Fork Virgin River 0.4 mi (0.6 km) west-northwest
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Taps: drinking water tap 0.6 mi (1.0 km) northwest; drinking water tap 0.7 mi (1.2 km) west; drinking water tap 0.8 mi (1.2 km) west. Streams: North Fork Virgin River (through lake or river body) 0.4 mi (0.6 km) west-northwest; Oak Creek (through lake or river body) 0.4 mi (0.6 km) northwest; Oak Creek (perennial) 0.4 mi (0.6 km) northwest; unnamed stream (through lake or river body) 0.4 mi (0.7 km) west; Pine Creek (through lake or river body) 1.0 mi (1.6 km) north.

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Mapped water only. No map says whether it is flowing today.

You are on Watchman Trail.

A mapped cliff edge is 280 ft (85 m) to the north-northwest.

Ground elevation here: 4,373 ft (1,333 m).

You are inside the park boundary.

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You are on Watchman Trail. Heading east on it, it is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) to a junction with an unnamed road, which meets the road (an unnamed road). Heading west on it, it is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) to a point where the trail continues. A mapped cliff edge is 280 ft (85 m) to the north-northwest. Named places near you: Watchman Overlook (viewpoint, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) west); Watchman Residential Area (town, 0.4 mi (0.7 km) west-northwest); Oak Creek (stream, 0.5 mi (0.7 km) northwest); Bridge Mountain (peak, 0.5 mi (0.9 km) northeast). Ground elevation here: 4,373 ft (1,333 m). You are inside the park boundary. Your position: 37.20047, -112.97303 (USNG 12S UG 24899 18934).

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Nearest ways out by trail:

  • Unnamed road: 0.9 mi (1.4 km), climbing 22 ft (7 m), about 20 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading east-northeast.
  • Oversize Vehicle and Motorcycle Parking: 1.1 mi (1.7 km), climbing 29 ft (9 m), about 20 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading east-northeast. Uses community-mapped paths.
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Nearest ways out by trail (from Watchman Trail): 1. Unnamed road: 0.9 mi (1.4 km), climbing 22 ft (7 m), about 20 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading east-northeast. 2. Oversize Vehicle and Motorcycle Parking: 1.1 mi (1.7 km), climbing 29 ft (9 m), about 20 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading east-northeast. Uses community-mapped paths. 3. Watchman Campground: 1.1 mi (1.8 km), climbing 34 ft (10 m), about 25 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading east-northeast.

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  • Taps: drinking water tap 0.7 mi (1.2 km) north-northwest
  • Streams: North Fork Virgin River 0.5 mi (0.7 km) west-northwest
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Taps: drinking water tap 0.7 mi (1.2 km) north-northwest; drinking water tap 0.8 mi (1.2 km) west; drinking water tap 0.8 mi (1.3 km) west. Streams: North Fork Virgin River (through lake or river body) 0.5 mi (0.7 km) west-northwest; Oak Creek (through lake or river body) 0.5 mi (0.8 km) northwest; Oak Creek (perennial) 0.5 mi (0.8 km) northwest; unnamed stream (through lake or river body) 0.5 mi (0.8 km) west-northwest; Pine Creek (through lake or river body) 1.1 mi (1.7 km) north.

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Mapped water only. No map says whether it is flowing today.

You are on Watchman Trail.

A mapped cliff edge is 180 ft (55 m) to the north-northwest.

Ground elevation here: 4,396 ft (1,340 m).

You are inside the park boundary.

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You are on Watchman Trail. Heading east-southeast on it, it is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) to a junction with an unnamed road, which meets the road (an unnamed road). Heading west-southwest on it, it is 210 ft (64 m) to a point where the trail continues. A mapped cliff edge is 180 ft (55 m) to the north-northwest. Also nearby: an unnamed road (0.3 mi (0.4 km) northwest). Named places near you: Watchman Overlook (viewpoint, 800 ft (244 m) west-northwest); Watchman Residential Area (town, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) northwest); Oak Creek (stream, 0.4 mi (0.7 km) north-northwest); Zion Canyon Visitor Center (shuttle stop, 0.6 mi (1.0 km) west). Ground elevation here: 4,396 ft (1,340 m). You are inside the park boundary. Your position: 37.19966, -112.97589 (USNG 12S UG 24644 18849).

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Nearest ways out by trail:

  • Unnamed road: 1.1 mi (1.7 km), climbing 20 ft (6 m), about 20 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading east-southeast.
  • Oversize Vehicle and Motorcycle Parking: 1.3 mi (2.0 km), climbing 26 ft (8 m), about 25 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading east-southeast. Uses community-mapped paths.
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Nearest ways out by trail (from Watchman Trail): 1. Unnamed road: 1.1 mi (1.7 km), climbing 20 ft (6 m), about 20 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading east-southeast. 2. Oversize Vehicle and Motorcycle Parking: 1.3 mi (2.0 km), climbing 26 ft (8 m), about 25 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading east-southeast. Uses community-mapped paths. 3. Watchman Campground: 1.3 mi (2.1 km), climbing 31 ft (10 m), about 25 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading east-southeast.

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  • Taps: drinking water tap 0.6 mi (1.0 km) west
  • Streams: North Fork Virgin River 0.4 mi (0.6 km) northwest
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Taps: drinking water tap 0.6 mi (1.0 km) west; drinking water tap 0.6 mi (1.0 km) west; drinking water tap 0.7 mi (1.1 km) north-northwest. Streams: North Fork Virgin River (through lake or river body) 0.4 mi (0.6 km) northwest; unnamed stream (through lake or river body) 0.4 mi (0.6 km) west-northwest; Oak Creek (through lake or river body) 0.4 mi (0.7 km) north-northwest; Oak Creek (perennial) 0.4 mi (0.7 km) north-northwest; Pine Creek (through lake or river body) 1.1 mi (1.8 km) north.

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Mapped water only. No map says whether it is flowing today.

You are on Watchman Trail.

A mapped cliff edge is 40 ft (12 m) to the west-southwest.

Ground elevation here: 4,370 ft (1,332 m).

You are inside the park boundary.

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You are on Watchman Trail. Heading north-northwest on it, it is 110 ft (32 m) to a point where the trail continues. Heading south on it, it is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) to a point where the trail continues. A mapped cliff edge is 40 ft (12 m) to the west-southwest. Also nearby: an unnamed road (0.2 mi (0.3 km) north-northwest). Named places near you: Watchman Overlook (viewpoint, 190 ft (59 m) northwest); Watchman Residential Area (town, 0.3 mi (0.4 km) north-northwest); Oak Creek (stream, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) north); Zion Canyon Visitor Center (shuttle stop, 0.5 mi (0.8 km) west). Ground elevation here: 4,370 ft (1,332 m). You are inside the park boundary. Your position: 37.19980, -112.97805 (USNG 12S UG 24453 18869).

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Nearest ways out by trail:

  • Unnamed road: 1.3 mi (2.0 km), climbing 94 ft (29 m), about 25 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading north-northwest.
  • Oversize Vehicle and Motorcycle Parking: 1.4 mi (2.3 km), climbing 101 ft (31 m), about 30 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading north-northwest. Uses community-mapped paths.
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Nearest ways out by trail (from Watchman Trail): 1. Unnamed road: 1.3 mi (2.0 km), climbing 94 ft (29 m), about 25 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading north-northwest. 2. Oversize Vehicle and Motorcycle Parking: 1.4 mi (2.3 km), climbing 101 ft (31 m), about 30 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading north-northwest. Uses community-mapped paths. 3. Watchman Campground: 1.5 mi (2.4 km), climbing 106 ft (32 m), about 30 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading north-northwest.

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  • Taps: drinking water tap 0.5 mi (0.8 km) west
  • Streams: unnamed stream 0.3 mi (0.4 km) northwest
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Taps: drinking water tap 0.5 mi (0.8 km) west; drinking water tap 0.5 mi (0.8 km) west; drinking water tap 0.6 mi (1.0 km) west. Streams: unnamed stream (through lake or river body) 0.3 mi (0.4 km) northwest; North Fork Virgin River (through lake or river body) 0.3 mi (0.4 km) northwest; Oak Creek (through lake or river body) 0.4 mi (0.6 km) north; Oak Creek (perennial) 0.4 mi (0.6 km) north; Pine Creek (through lake or river body) 1.1 mi (1.8 km) north.

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Mapped water only. No map says whether it is flowing today.

You are on Watchman Trail.

A mapped cliff edge is 130 ft (40 m) to the south-southwest.

Ground elevation here: 4,390 ft (1,338 m).

You are inside the park boundary.

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You are on Watchman Trail. Heading southeast on it, it is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) to a point where the trail continues. Heading north-northwest on it, it is 290 ft (89 m) to a point where the trail continues. A mapped cliff edge is 130 ft (40 m) to the south-southwest. Also nearby: an unnamed road (0.3 mi (0.5 km) northwest). Named places near you: Watchman Overlook (viewpoint, 870 ft (266 m) west-northwest); Watchman Residential Area (town, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) northwest); Oak Creek (stream, 0.5 mi (0.8 km) north-northwest); Zion Canyon Visitor Center (shuttle stop, 0.6 mi (1.0 km) west-northwest). Ground elevation here: 4,390 ft (1,338 m). You are inside the park boundary. Your position: 37.19885, -112.97603 (USNG 12S UG 24630 18760).

✓ Answered on the phone · NPS trail map · USGS elevation · park boundary · OpenStreetMap cliff edges

Nearest ways out by trail:

  • Unnamed road: 1.2 mi (1.9 km), climbing 47 ft (14 m), about 25 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading north-northwest.
  • Oversize Vehicle and Motorcycle Parking: 1.4 mi (2.2 km), climbing 53 ft (16 m), about 30 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading north-northwest. Uses community-mapped paths.
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Nearest ways out by trail (from Watchman Trail): 1. Unnamed road: 1.2 mi (1.9 km), climbing 47 ft (14 m), about 25 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading north-northwest. 2. Oversize Vehicle and Motorcycle Parking: 1.4 mi (2.2 km), climbing 53 ft (16 m), about 30 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading north-northwest. Uses community-mapped paths. 3. Watchman Campground: 1.4 mi (2.3 km), climbing 59 ft (18 m), about 30 minutes. Start on Watchman Trail heading north-northwest.

✓ Answered on the phone · NPS trails · OpenStreetMap paths · USGS elevation

  • Taps: drinking water tap 0.6 mi (1.0 km) west
  • Streams: unnamed stream 0.4 mi (0.6 km) northwest
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Taps: drinking water tap 0.6 mi (1.0 km) west; drinking water tap 0.6 mi (1.0 km) west; drinking water tap 0.7 mi (1.2 km) west. Streams: unnamed stream (through lake or river body) 0.4 mi (0.6 km) northwest; North Fork Virgin River (through lake or river body) 0.4 mi (0.6 km) northwest; Oak Creek (through lake or river body) 0.5 mi (0.8 km) north-northwest; Oak Creek (perennial) 0.5 mi (0.8 km) north-northwest; Pine Creek (through lake or river body) 1.2 mi (1.9 km) north.

✓ Answered on the phone · USGS streams · OpenStreetMap taps

Mapped water only. No map says whether it is flowing today.

On Oct 8: sunrise 7:33 AM, sunset 7:04 PM, too dark to see the trail without a light by about 7:30 PM (Zion time). It is 4:30 PM now: 2 h 35 min until sunset, 3 h 01 min until dark.

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On 2026-10-08: sunrise 7:33 AM, sunset 7:04 PM, too dark to see the trail without a light by about 7:30 PM (America/Denver). It is 4:30 PM now: 2 h 35 min until sunset, 3 h 01 min until dark.

✓ Answered on the phone · Sunset worked out on the phone for this spot

On Oct 8: sunrise 7:33 AM, sunset 7:04 PM, too dark to see the trail without a light by about 7:30 PM (Zion time). It is 5:30 PM now: 1 h 35 min until sunset, 2 h 01 min until dark.

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On 2026-10-08: sunrise 7:33 AM, sunset 7:04 PM, too dark to see the trail without a light by about 7:30 PM (America/Denver). It is 5:30 PM now: 1 h 35 min until sunset, 2 h 01 min until dark.

✓ Answered on the phone · Sunset worked out on the phone for this spot

On Oct 8: sunrise 7:33 AM, sunset 7:04 PM, too dark to see the trail without a light by about 7:30 PM (Zion time). It is 6:30 PM now: 35 minutes until sunset, 1 h 01 min until dark.

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On 2026-10-08: sunrise 7:33 AM, sunset 7:04 PM, too dark to see the trail without a light by about 7:30 PM (America/Denver). It is 6:30 PM now: 35 minutes until sunset, 1 h 01 min until dark.

✓ Answered on the phone · Sunset worked out on the phone for this spot

On Oct 8: sunrise 7:33 AM, sunset 7:04 PM, too dark to see the trail without a light by about 7:30 PM (Zion time). It is 7:00 PM now: 5 minutes until sunset, 31 minutes until dark.

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On 2026-10-08: sunrise 7:33 AM, sunset 7:04 PM, too dark to see the trail without a light by about 7:30 PM (America/Denver). It is 7:00 PM now: 5 minutes until sunset, 31 minutes until dark.

✓ Answered on the phone · Sunset worked out on the phone for this spot

On Oct 8: sunrise 7:33 AM, sunset 7:04 PM, too dark to see the trail without a light by about 7:30 PM (Zion time). It is 7:20 PM now; the sun has set.

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On 2026-10-08: sunrise 7:33 AM, sunset 7:04 PM, too dark to see the trail without a light by about 7:30 PM (America/Denver). It is 7:20 PM now; the sun has set.

✓ Answered on the phone · Sunset worked out on the phone for this spot

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Weak signal · still works · Everything on the phone still works: answers, map, Free walk. Live information shows its last saved copy.

No signal · still works · Everything on the phone still works: answers, map, Free walk. Live information shows its last saved copy.

Checked on Zion's map

The app's own engine, run on October 15, 2026.

Watchman Trail
Zion's trails and roads. Green dots: the random spots checked (they overlap at this size).
  • 354 of 354calls for help, typed 59 ways. 911 came first, with the exact coordinates.
  • 48 of 48questions it can't answer from a map: 40 like “is it easy?” and 8 like “is it open?” It said so and didn't guess.
  • 2,000 of 2,000answers at random spots on Zion's trails passed the app's map checker.

Questions it won't guess

Questions hikers ask at the trailhead. Tap a notice to see what TrailTruth says, and what happens to a made-up answer when the app's checker reads it.

Is the trail open today?Tap to read
TrailTruth saysI don't have live information about closures, weather, permits, crowds or conditions, and I won't guess. Check the park's official alerts page or a ranger before you go.
Sources
What I do have: USGS National Map Governmental Units, GU_Reserve layer; USGS 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) 1/3 arc-second DEM; USGS National Transportation Dataset trails; USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) domestic names; OpenStreetMap, via the Overture Maps 2026-09-23.1 release; USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) high resolution; USGS National Transportation Dataset roads (Trans_RoadSegment).

A made-up answerYes, the trail is open today.
Cut: open/passable status is not in the data

Is the North Fork Virgin River flowing right now?Tap to read
TrailTruth saysI don't have live information about closures, weather, permits, crowds or conditions, and I won't guess. Check the park's official alerts page or a ranger before you go.
Sources
What I do have: USGS National Map Governmental Units, GU_Reserve layer; USGS 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) 1/3 arc-second DEM; USGS National Transportation Dataset trails; USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) domestic names; OpenStreetMap, via the Overture Maps 2026-09-23.1 release; USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) high resolution; USGS National Transportation Dataset roads (Trans_RoadSegment).

A made-up answerYes, the river is flowing right now, so you can refill there.
Cut: the data cannot say whether water is there today

Is Watchman Trail easy?Tap to read
TrailTruth saysI can't judge how hard a hike will be for you or your group: the map data has no difficulty ratings, and fitness, weather and conditions matter. Ask a ranger. Here is what the data does have.
Sources
Watchman Trail: 1.8 mi (3.0 km) of mapped line (1.8 mi (2.9 km) of it from official data), between 3,917 ft (1,194 m) and 4,423 ft (1,348 m) elevation. This trail branches or comes in separate pieces, so I give its total length but not a single start-to-end climb. It meets: an unnamed road, Visitor Center Area Pathways, the road (Watchman Trail). It reaches the road at: Watchman Campground, an unnamed road, Oversize Vehicle and Motorcycle Parking, Watchman Trail. Maintained by: National Park Service. Lengths are one way along the mapped line.

A made-up answerWatchman Trail is an easy hike, fine for beginners.
Cut: difficulty or safety ratings are not in the data

How long is the Watchman Trail?Tap to read
TrailTruth saysWatchman Trail: 1.8 mi (3.0 km) of mapped line (1.8 mi (2.9 km) of it from official data), between 3,917 ft (1,194 m) and 4,423 ft (1,348 m) elevation. This trail branches or comes in separate pieces, so I give its total length but not a single start-to-end climb. It meets: an unnamed road, Visitor Center Area Pathways, the road (Watchman Trail). It reaches the road at: Watchman Campground, an unnamed road, Oversize Vehicle and Motorcycle Parking, Watchman Trail. Maintained by: National Park Service. Lengths are one way along the mapped line.

Page note: the app gives the mapped line one way. NPS lists the hike as 3.3 mi (5.3 km) round trip.

A made-up answerThe Watchman Trail is a 12 mi hike.
Cut: no tool returned 12 mi

Asking a question offline

AllTrails trail questions with Apple Intelligence

AllTrails' feature, quoted from its press release of January 21, 2026

Which phones
“iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16, and iPhone 17 running iOS 26 with Apple Intelligence enabled”
With no signal
“works online and offline”
Answers come from
“the AllTrails trail information and community reviews”
From alltrails.com/press, “Get your trail question answered with AllTrails and Apple Intelligence” (read October 15, 2026)

No signal · still works

Where is the nearest water?

  • Taps: drinking water tap 0.6 mi (1.0 km) north-northwest
  • Streams: North Fork Virgin River 0.4 mi (0.6 km) west-northwest

✓ Answered on the phone · USGS streams · OpenStreetMap taps

TrailTruth with the signal set to None, at spot 5 on Watchman Trail. Shortened to the nearest tap and stream.

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The Watchman, Zion. NPS photo / Shane Carte

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