Canyon Junction Bridge - Bridge in Hurricane - Zion – Mount Carmel Hwy Hurricane, USA

One of our countrys many wonders. The bridge offers stunning views of the park, the virgin river, and the watchman. Very popular spot for both professional photographers and amateurs. For a really spectacular shot follow the trail below the bridge and jump right in.

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.

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!

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

Breathtaking view from this bridge!!! My favorite shots from the trip are from this bridge!! The “walk way or side walk” on the bridge is very narrow! Someone did say there is a sign that says no stopping, walking on the bridge or will be fined. And someone did say they saw a few people get fined! So snap a photo quickly while you pass by.

Incredible view especially around sunset. A few parking spots and a short walk to river access

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 you'll get a great view! So just stop and check it out.

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 sun's 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!!!!