A park ranger holds up two printed photos of white flowers to three people in hiking gear.
A group of hikers standing on a scenic overlook listen to a park ranger.

Morning Watchman Trail Hike

Zion National Park

Special Event

Some events in this series have been cancelled.

  • Every day at 7:30 AM from May 17, 2026 to September 12, 2026
  • Free

Embark on a journey through the wonders of Zion Canyon! Hike alongside a ranger on the moderate Watchman Trail and immerse yourself in the beautiful resources Zion has to offer. Along the way you may explore topics of geology, wildlife, plants, human history, and so much more.

This program requires free, advance, in-person-only registration at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center information desk. Make sure to reserve your spot up to 3 days in advance. Sign-ups are limited to 6 people per individual group. You may not reserve more than 6 spots per group per day.

You’ll ascend an elevation change of 368 ft (112 m) on a rocky, uneven trail with moderate drop-offs along the way. The overlook at the end offers expansive views of lower Zion Canyon with high drop-offs and no guard rails. For accessibility information, visit our Trail Access Information page.

More information

Fees

Park entrance fees apply.

Reservation or Registration

Free, advance registration is required for this popular program. Visit the Zion Canyon Visitor Center information desk to make your reservation up to 3 days in advance. Sign-ups are limited to 6 people per individual group.

Location

Register for this program at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center information desk. This visitor center is located near the start of Watchman Trail.

Latitude and Longitude 37.200079, -112.986889

Schedule

Days:

Every day

Dates:

May 17, 2026 to September 12, 2026

Time:

7:30 AM

Duration:

2 hours

Cancellations:

September 9, September 10, September 11, September 12

Be ready to hike by 7:30 am.

Event Type

  • Hike
Tags: watchman trail, hiking, ranger program, zion, utah, geology, human history, nature