Chinle Trail

Zion National Park

moderate

Length: 1.32 mi

Est. time: 30m

Gain: 165 ft

Loss: 235 ft

Max elev: 4,328 ft

Point-to-pointTrail class 1Nativehikehorse

Elevation profile

+165 ft gain · −235 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Watchman Campground (Campground)

Build a loop

Connects to:

Scoggins Wash Trail

Connect the dots

Learn:

Bird Beak Adaptaions Classification Systems Desert Plant Adaptations: Structures that Support Survival Earth's Features: Interpreting Patters with Topographic Maps Genetics and Adaptations: Understanding Inherited Traits and Survival Geology pt 3: Rock Types in National Parks

Plan smart, verify on site

Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.

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