Finding the trailhead: Head north from Zion National Park's South Entrance and take the first right toward The Watchman Campground. Park in the visitor center lot and walk to the trailhead. Trailhead GPS: 37.198811, -112.986897 Climbing into the foothills beneath Bridge Mountain and The Watchman

Photo: Srini Sundarrajan The Essential Zion National Park Travel Guide. Start planning your trip to Zion with this Zion National Park Travel Guide! Zion National Park is one of the most popular National Parks in Southern Utah and for a good reason. ZION NATIONAL PARK HIKING DAY: Zion National Park allows commercial guiding on many of its trails in the main Zion Canyon area of the park. Our guides offer a fun and educational experience as they lead you along the trail entertaining you with cultural and natural history. Observation Point Trail takes off from East Rim Trail in the canyon. Follow its zigzag switchbacks to one of Zion's best overlooks and a dramatic 275-degree view of Zion Canyon. East Rim Trail continues down the canyon, passing through Echo Canyon Passage, a shelf-like section chiseled into a vertical cliff, before emerging above Zion Canyon. Though not a destination in and of itself, Connector Trail provides a useful connection between Hop Valley Trail and Wildcat Canyon Trail. Of course, like most of Zion, this trail is still very beautiful. Eventually, you'll meet an intersection with Wildcat Canyon Trail. Stay straight (right) here to begin your journey on Wildcat Canyon Trail. Weeping Rock is a hiking, trail running, walking adventure located in or near Zion National Park, UT. Enjoy & research Zion National Park, Utah with trail guides, topo maps, photos, reviews & GPS routes on Trails.com. ESCAPE TO ZION NATIONAL PARK. Welcome to Springdale, located just outside of Zion National Park against a backdrop of the most breathtaking mountain panoramas you will ever see. This community is home to locally managed hotels, B&B's, restaura