Catherine Parker The 3-mile round-trip Watchman Trail doesn't ascend the Watchman Spire, but it does afford a spectacular view of the Watchman, Temples and Towers, lower Zion Canyon and the town ...

Access to the trail is free with park admission (a weekly pass costs $35 per vehicle or $20 for those entering on foot or bike). Keep in mind: The Zion Canyon shuttle does not travel through the ...