This route should be distinguished from the well-known official Zion National Park Watchman Trail, as this route leads to the summit of The Watchman. The total elevation gain for this approximately 5.6-mile round trip is around 3300 feet.

Starting from the main road in Springdale, walk past the Hampton/Dulivia to the end of a wealthy neighborhood (do not park in this neighborhood at all) and hike east towards the middle of the formation to reach a weakness in the cliff band above, which involves some Class 3 scrambling. Navigate north through the ascending traverse over nice rock to the notch separating Mount Allgood and Middle Johnson. Descend into the south-drainage canyon. In the drainage, locate a tree-filled chute with a Class 4/5 section (which sometimes has a fixed rope). Ascend the slickrock terrain, encountering Class 3 to 5 gully options to choose based on comfort. Continue along the ridge with Class 2+ scrambling for breathtaking views of Johnson Mountain, the Virgin River, and Springdale below.

Starting from a small parking lot in Springdale, hike east on a social trail towards the middle of the formation to reach a weakness in the cliff band above. 

See above description for more navigation.