Utah · Rock climbing · Springdale

The Vigil

Mid-range climb among 10 routes at The Watchman.

5.11
grade
Trad Gear
style

Is The Vigil open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Zion National Park. It doesn't name The Vigil, so check the source for the area it covers.

  • Watchman Trail closed

    Park closure covering Zion National Park · NPS · Zion National Park

  • Toxic cyanobacteria in rivers, streams, and pools

    Park alert covering Zion National Park · NPS · Zion National Park

  • Large vehicle restrictions on Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway

    Park alert covering Zion National Park · NPS · Zion National Park

As of · Source: NPS · Zion National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit The Vigil

Best months: March–May and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    49° / 24°

    6 wet

  2. Feb

    53° / 28°

    7 wet

  3. Mar

    61° / 33°

    7 wet

  4. Apr

    68° / 38°

    5 wet

  5. May

    78° / 46°

    3 wet

  6. Jun

    89° / 54°

    3 wet

  7. Jul

    95° / 62°

    5 wet

  8. Aug

    92° / 62°

    6 wet

  9. Sep

    84° / 54°

    4 wet

  10. Oct

    72° / 42°

    4 wet

  11. Nov

    59° / 31°

    4 wet

  12. Dec

    48° / 24°

    5 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Colorado City, AZ, 13.2 mi away at 5,001 ft. The station sits about 1,600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of 10 routes catalogued at The Watchman, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range between 5.10- and 5.12a.

Photo of the crag

The Watchman — the crag this route is on
The Watchman, Utah — this photo shows the crag, not this individual route.Photo: Christopher Michel, CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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