Length: 1.77 mi
Est. time: 54m
Gain: 673 ft
Loss: 244 ft
Max elev: 4,414 ft
Elevation profile
+673 ft gain · −244 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
South Campground (Campground)
Watchman Trail
⏱ Watchman trail is 3.3 miles (5.3 km) roundtrip. On average, it takes about 2 hours to complete.
🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall
Plan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium 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.