Canyon Junction Bridge — Attraction in Apple Valley

Located along the Zion Park Boulevard, just west of the turn off for Zion Canyon Scenic Drive. The bridge crosses over the Virgin River and can be reached from the visitors’ center along the Pa’rus Trail, approximately 1.5 miles. There are some limited parking spaces along the side of the road west of the bridge but would not count on using them. The bridge offers you a spectacular view of the park looking north towards Angels Landing and east towards The Great Arch. If you have time, it is worth a stop and if not, you can always drive slowly...

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...

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. It's 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 Pa'Rus Trail, which starts at the Visitor's Center. Park your car there and walk to the bridge. It's a nice walk with a nicer...