Canyon Junction Bridge

This place is a Zion National Park postcard!Lets face it, the road is one of the most beautiful in the world!

This IS the place for the most famous shot of Zion National Parks The Watchman!!!! The parking nearby is very limited, so plan to get here early for a sunrise shot or sunset shot. The sunset shot is BEST because the mountain absorbs the suns rays and gives off a bit of a reddish glow. The place to take the shot is on the bridge, here at Canyon Junction, and can be a bit dangerous. The walkway, where you stand, is very narrow, but It IS all worth it!!!!

This is the classic and best spot in Zion for Sunset photos. Perfect view of the magnificent Watchman towering in the background and the river in the foreground.Pretty much any spot you pick youll get a great view! So just stop and check it out.

As you enter the park from the south through the town of Springdale you can see the Watchman behind the visitor center. One of the two campsites in the park is right next to the trailhead for the Watchmen which is an easy 2 mile hike that takes you closer to the mountain base. We are hoping to be able to stay here next time around to avoid the morning rush coming in. Despite the mountain being outside the main canyon it is still such an iconic part of the park. From the parking lot of the visitor center you can easily photograph it but the most popular shot of the peak is from the canyon junction bridge. This point shows the Virgin River flowing from the canyon with the Watchman off to the side. To get this shot, get off at stop 3 Canyon Junction and walk over to the bridge to photograph it from there. Unfortunately the conditions weren’t ideal when we went so we couldn’t get a good photo from this location but really enjoyed the other ones we did get. This stop is the furthest that you can also get to with your own vehicle. It is the point at which the south and east entrances to the park meet at the intersection where the shuttle continues into the main canyon. There are a few parking spaces near the bridge but by the time we came into the park they were already full. During the busier months I can imagine this location is very popular especially close to sunset. Since this bridge is not meant for pedestrians we suggest getting there early to get a good spot and avoid being crammed in!- @wanderingwithustwo

Walk here or park nearby to get a Beautiful view towards The Watchman with the Virgin River

I love this lower trail is a great secret in Zion, especially when its a 2 hour plus wait on the shuttle. You can follow the Parus trail to the beginning of the road that goes up the canyon and get the shuttle there. ..After Having several adventurous stops by the river which all have seclusion trees wildlife and sandy beaches you can wade into the river from.

Insanely beautiful!!! If I could recommend when to come, mid October is the best to see this amazing foliage. Take the trolley and get off at weeping rock and emerald falls for easy hikes with beautiful scenery!

Gorgeous views. I think they got serious about not letting people stand on the bridge for photos though.

The views from the bridge are beautiful both upstream and downstream over the Virgin River. This is near the cutoff to go to Bryce canyon. For me the best time of day is as the sun is setting over the canyon leaving such rich colors.

I love hiking in Zion, we hiked the narrows so we would be in water and shade while it was hot there. Super fun and easy hike.

Another absolutely beautiful location here in the National Park. Summer temps can be hot but the view is perfect year round.

This is a classic view in Zion that causes crowds of photographers to gather at sunset. Also a great spot to shoot the Milky Way over The Watchman during the summer. Just be aware that theres no sidewalk so pedestrians have to really watch for cars and the bridge is extremely busy during the summer. The view from the river below the bridge is probably even better than on the bridge in my opinion!

Its a cool place to stop and take the picture

Great spot for taking pictures any time of day. My husband and myself went early one morning and took sunrise photos. It was breath taking to watch the park wake up and glow.

We stopped by,walked to the river and enjoyed a little bit of sunset colors

It is the beginning of the Zion scenic drive. You can also ride a shuttle bus to Zion Lodge and the Narrow from this location.

This is the easiest photo to capture at Zion national park. I would recommend a 35mm lens or greater to compress the scene and provide an sense of scale.

Great spot for sunset photography or to even observe the moody colors.

It provides a good view to virgin river and peaks. The canyon is wider here so the view is broader too.

You can drive thru this part of Zion. Zion Mt.Carmel Highway has hikes, overlooks and parking at turnouts. Exit park and go to My. Carmel before turning around. Stop at the German Bakery six miles north.

One of the most iconic photo spots in the park.

Zion National Park needs to be on your bucket list.

The sheer beauty of Zion with the moon full...exquisite

What can I say? It’s an iconic spot with a majestic view. The virgin river perfectly leads your eyes up stream and in the distance the sun lights up “the watchman”. Some may say it’s overphotographed viewpoint, but it’s overphotographed for a reason. With all that said be aware of the thru traffic!!! It is a very active bridge. There’s a little ledge you can set up shop on, but it’s not much room. So be respectful to the on coming drivers!

Beautiful views!

This is a great spot to take the icon Zion photo. The key is be there at least an hour before sunset to get a good spot and really take in the beauty. The cars and busses come around the corner really fast so stay next to the bridge. When large vehicles go across the bridge or tends to vibrate so take your time and wait. I tripod is almost a requirement as the sun goes down because you have longer exposure times.

Even more limited parking in this area now.

Best view of watchman mountains in zion national park

One of the iconic Zion National Park picture spots

Extremely serene and beautiful in the early morning.

If you can find parking here, you can take a free shuttle bus at stop 3 to go into the Virgin river canyon. It will save you a little time. Here always provides a great view to both side, some nice trails along the virgin rivers. Don’t really have a chance to stop by here

Fantastic view to seethe Watchman & virgin river

This is the place where you can take the typical postcard photo of Zion. It gets crowded around sunset time so get there early to get a spot and set your tripod. Its work the wait to catch a sunset like the one pictured.An alternative to get here (since parking spots are very limited) is by doing the PaRus Trail, which starts at the Visitors Center. Park your car there and walk to the bridge. Its a nice walk with a nicer reward at the end

Beautiful!

Beautiful place near a wonderful park. Great views of the Watchman. Stopped by there for sunset views and then came back later for the stars.

Really great view for pictures

Great view of the river, but be careful as it is a busy highway. South side of bridge suited for pedestrian traffic, north side to narrow and dangerous.

Very nice place

The perfect place to capture an amazing sunset.

Beautiful spot. I enjoyed walking the Parus trail from the visitpr center to Canyon Junction and taking the bus back from there.

Really nice...

SubhanAllah what a beautiful place to visit! Worth every minute

Always amazing!

Is nice

Fantastic hike.

Well its just a bridge, I didnt fall in the water so I guess its fine

Great spot for taking milky way shots. This is just before the canyon road, so you can drive your vehicle and park in the lot next to the bridge.

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PLACE

Absolutely fantastic, gorgeous view, stopping and visiting is a must :)

Great overlook place, especially at sunset.

Beautiful view!

Beautiful

Great place to see sunset but kind of dangerous with traffic

Great place to watch sunset with the watchman as background. Depending on time of the night (and I suppose the month) an excellent place to stargaze too

The perfect spot for an un-original cliche photo of Zion ️

Good view and trail access.

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West view of the Virgin River from the bridge is one of the best photo opportunities in the park.

My favorite viewpoint in the park that didnt require a hike. From the bridge looking over the Virgin River at sunset with the light on the watchman is a sight to behold

Great scenery.

Beautiful! Kinda dangerous little area/bridge d/t narrow sidewalk.

Where everyone takes THE picture

Beautiful place!

Spring time in these mountains are Wonderful & Beautiful

Absolutely fantastic view of the Watchman from the Canyon Junction Bridge - best spot to view as the sun sets and hits the Watchman.

Beautiful sunset views!

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Take photos

Stunning

Small hike down to creek. Was cool to see the water frozen. Right across from entrance to Scenic Drive. Definitely a wait when cars are allowed; otherwise recommend using the shuttle when in service.