I've one thing to say about this trail: WORTH IT. You need a permit to go all the way out, either sign up a few months in advance or do the 24hr prior lottery. If you do the lottery (I did, no reservations were left a week prior when I'd looked!), you pay $6 and can choose up to 3 time slots (same price if you choose 1 vs all 3). They are based on when you start the hike, and are before 9a, 9-12p, or after 12. I was hoping for before 9 and got lucky that's what I got! I started the trailhead @7:30ish (the grotto is the shuttle stop youre looking for) and was at Angel's landing viewpoint by about 8:30-45 or so. It was a really fun walk to go up the mountain spine. I was by myself and am a bit afraid of heights but decided to try anyway and actually I wasn't bothered almost all all by the heights! There weren't any crazy narrow areas or super steep dropoffs tbh. It was very doable imo. Of all the hikes in Zion obvs this is one of the most iconic and for good reason - I would def say have it on your bucket list to do at least once :) read more

Angel's Landing - The view is JUST iconic - Hiking Near Me - Springdale, Utah

This was a thrilling hike and definitely a national park bucket list item to check off! We were lucky to both get next day lottery permits for Friday afternoon, but it turns out there were no rangers stationed there in the afternoon. I have heard rangers are usually only there in the morning, so one could probably hike without permits if you wait for later in the day. Including breaks and 20 minutes at the top, we took three hours in total. Even in March, it was hot, and I probably should've brought more than 1.5 L of water. I logged a 4.8-4.9 mile hike from the Grotto trailhead up to Angels Landing and back down again. The hike up to Scout Lookout was challenging because of the elevation, while Angels Landing was more challenging due to the technical aspect. They have chains to hold on to in most of the sections. People brought their young children to hike, which I think is irresponsible and dangerous when one small slip could mean a tumble down the canyon. read more

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Its a shame a permit is now required for the chain part but still my favorite challenging hike at the park. Angel's Landing: where the views are heavenly and the trail is a gentle reminder that I am, in fact, afraid of heights. 10/10 would cling to the chains again. read more

Angel's Landing - Hiking Near Me - Springdale, Utah

I was in LV during Jan for CES, so I planned a side trip to Zion afterwards. Fortunately, I scored on the day-before lottery for AL permit. Winter is off season with no bus shuttle so we get to drive into the park. Less hikers so less chances of needing to deal with impatient hikers to pass me at narrow places. Also I was thankful there were no snow/ice since I did not bring chains for my shoes. In fact, I was loving the grippy sandstones against my shoe. This is a short hike, 2.5 miles one way. Elevation gain is only 1500 ft. But it's technically challenging because you need good balance skills to get through the side slope sections with no rails. Another challenge I faced was the strong gusty winds. I actually saw a vortex touch down at one point. As I bypassed some of the scary edges, I thought to myself, why would the park construct such a steep trail up to the cliff of a narrow mountain? What were they thinking? Maybe they wanted to gift future generations with this exhilarating journey of a difficult hike. read more

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Likes: + Great bucketlistie. Fantastic experience marveling at the handiworks of nature and man. Nature being the beautiful giant rocks of Zion. Man being the decently designed paths with chains to allow humans to traverse the switchbacks and heights of the Grotto Trail in order to safely summit Angel's Landing. + Friendly park rangers checking for permits right before the chains section. Remember to pack extra ice water, hat, and sunblock. Plenty of heat out there and limited shade. Non-likes: - Overhyped. Many people raved about the height extremities of this challenge, how it's not for the faint of heart. Well, I bagged it just fine, no real anxiety. - Low quality restrooms. No running water or hand sanitizer to wash your hands. - At one brief moment along the chains part, the path wasn't clearly marked. I almost went a dangerous way where I could've fallen off the cliff to my death, very confused. A little bit better path marking would be nice. - Despite the permit system, the overall hike was quite crowded. Often had to shoulder past people on the chains section. Thankfully, a little patience and politeness goes a long way though. read more

Angel's Landing - Deep zoom in. People atop Angel's Landing kinda looking like ants. Zion National Park, UT. - Hiking Near Me - Springdale, Utah

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Great hike with permit and still a worthwhile hike to the base as even w/o permit the views from the base are great. Make sure to bring enough water for the warmer days, dangerous nah, fun! read more

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I applied lottery the day before for Thursday in early Nov. not a lot of hikers on the route and less traffics. My permit is before 9:00 AM. The route is very challenging but lots of chains along the route. It's worth the hike, experience and the view. Would love to do that again. For lottery : recreation.gov read more

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Angels' Landing is the most challenging and fun trail I have ever done. I highly recommend bringing gloves for the chain sections and don't forget to visit the website to obtain a permit the day before the hike. There is a lot of incline for the first three miles; I didn't bring my hiking poles, but I would definitely bring them next time just to provide a little protection for my knees. The view is truly epic. We went when it was about to rain, and the weather was perfect. I will definitely come back again! read more

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The perfect hike! About 4.5 miles round trip...strenuous but not too strenuous...AMAZING VIEWS. Summer gets crowded/hot and can cause jaded feelings. I recommend going in the winter and starting your hike 7:30am or earlier. If you catch the snow, it's the most beautiful winter hike! 10/10 would recommend. read more

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If you aren't scared of heights and have the courage to take on this challenge, do it! But don't take it lightly, it is one of the most difficult hikes in the US. It's 5.4 miles round-trip including the initial part of the trail to Scouts Lookout. You will gain 1,488 feet in elevation with the final ascent to Angel's Landing being 1,000 on its own. The views are breathtaking from every step of the hike, especially from the summit. If there wasn't a storm coming, I think we would have stayed up there longer. read more

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What an experience this was. Takes about an hour or an hour and a half depending on you are with up hill hikes. Views are phenomenal and breathtaking. Even though I am scared of heights, I still managed to conquer my fear by hiking Angels Landing. Note that you will need to have a permit for this and in order to get a permit you will need to register for a lotto pick the day before your visit only, you will be notified in the evening of the day you registered so make sure you do it early morning. read more

Angel's Landing - Hiking Near Me - Springdale, Utah

I'm afraid of heights and I still took the challenge. Prior to arriving at the starting point, I told myself to simplify backoff if it got too intense. With that mentality, it tremendously helped. No anxiety build up. Many hikers turned back while I was heading up there. That was discouraging, but I kept pushing myself because mentally I could. Like most say, hold on those chains when they are available. It's the sandy rocks that can make you slip. Also, bring something warm because once you are up there it can get quite cold. It was late October so that was expected. As far as fatalities, it made me wonder about the reasons behind it. I honestly don't know. If I were to guess, it probably had to do with not primarily focusing on the hike itself. I rarely took snap shots because of this reason. I only took out my phone in spaced out areas. Perhaps weather can be a factor as well. As a person who is afraid of heights and made it through to the end means you can possibly do it too. Decide when you are actually there is my advice. read more

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The lottery system to do this hike starts March 2022, so if you want to do this hike on your own without restrictions, now is the time! For those who don't know much about Angel's Landing, this hike is often ranked as one of the most dangerous AND the one of the most beautiful hikes in the U.S. The "dangerous" part comes into play during the last half-mile of the hike, where you cling precariously to chains as you ascend a rock fin high, high above the canyon floor. Fatalities occur here every year -- two this year, in fact. However, hundreds complete the hike every day, so numbers-wise the odds are in your favor. Just take it slow and steady. And give the last half-mile a miss if you have young kids with you, a serious fear of heights, or do not like technical hikes (ropes/chains/etc.) This hike has chains and plenty of 'em. For my part, I've been hiking in the Washington mountains all summer so the first two miles of this hike were surprisingly easy. There are a ton of switchbacks, but they are tight little corkscrew-type switchbacks that did not bother me much at all. I took a few "photo breaks" (really breather breaks, haha) and other than that was fine. I was up at Scout's Landing in no time. Scout's Landing is where you decide if you want to continue onto the chains or not. To be honest, the view from here and up to here is breathtaking, and it's not all that much more amazing at the top of Angel's Landing. I really feel people do the chains section to the top of Angel's Landing for the thrill, experience, and satisfaction of it, rather than having THAT much better of a view than what they've already seen. So, if you're looking for an amazing view and are worried about the chains, just stop here -- there's absolutely no shame in it and it's not worth stressing out about because you already have a great view. I've also read Observation Point has a very similar view to Angel's Landing and is a much wider, safer trail, but I haven't done it yet. So if you're stressing, skip the chains and do that one for a great view too. The chains section itself was pretty nerve-wracking to me, especially on the descent, but I made it through. Twice I lost my footing, once in a dangerous spot and once in a not-so-dangerous spot. Both times the chains were there to save me. But the chains are not always there -- there is a chainless section right at the start, a couple of times briefly in the middle, and again at the summit where you walk straight across slanted rock to the end. The chainless sections freaked me out more than anything. I hunkered down to make my center of mass very low to the ground to avoid slips and trips (physics, yo!) and even scooted down on my butt a few times (no shame). And I survived, and even had a little fun doing so...but I'd also be perfectly happy to never do that chains section again in my life. Logistics of hiking in the afternoon: I did the hike this afternoon, a Wednesday, starting about 2:45pm to avoid the crowds. This turned out to be a wonderful idea because it was not at all crowded. Everyone likes to start SUPER early and just get it done with, but waiting until late afternoon was much better for me because I could a) sleep in late and not worry about how lack of sleep would affect my judgment up there, and b) not stress out about having too many people passing me on the chains (which is when deadly falls may occur). Also, descending at dusk means you have a good chance for some wildlife sightings. We saw mule-eared deer, a gray fox, and a small tarantula. The downsides to a late afternoon start: 1) You need to be able to be off the chains section well before dark, for obvious safety reasons. 2) You need to make it off the trail in time to catch the last shuttle bus out of the canyon. The times vary depending on the season. Today it was 7:15pm, and I was (luckily) done with the hike around 6:45pm. If you miss the last shuttle, it's a long 8ish mile walk back to the visitor center...in the dark!! Some people also rent bikes so they can stay later on the trail and not stress out about missing the last shuttle bus. 3) The lighting is not great for photography in either the very early morning or late afternoon. Most of the canyon floor will be dark due to the position of the sun. I didn't get any of those "Insta-worthy" photos as you can see, but the scenery is still beautiful -- just not ideal for photography. Once the lottery comes into place in March 2022, I'm not sure how my tips above will apply, if they'll let you select your start time or what. But we'll see! read more

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Oh my gosh what an incredible experience! Went to Zion national Park on vacation and had heard about the infamous Angels Landing prior to going on the trip. Definitely did our research and understood the risks involved with doing this hike as there have been many accidents that have occurred on it. My parents decided to stay behind but decided to try the hike with my fiancé and sister and brother-in-law. Let me tell you the trail to get up to the chains was very very tiring. By the time we even got to the difficult part of the hike we were already extremely winded but we knew we had to press forward. We started on the chains and made it to what is known as decision point. My fiancé and I made the executive decision not to complete the entire hike because he did not have proper hiking gear (shoes). My sister and brother-in-law pressed forward and went about 90% of the way before they turned around and made the trek back. We are all extremely pleased with the amount of the hike that we did and definitely look forward to visiting Zion again in the future! read more

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Angel's Landing is the ultimate hike at Zion and the views on this hike are truly second to none and some of the most beautiful I have ever seen in my entire life. I would highly recommend this hike if the following two conditions are met: 1) it's a mostly clear to fully clear visibility kind of day/ time of day when you begin your hike so you get to see all the stunning vistas and 2) to basically everyone at any skill level as long as you do not have limited mobility as everyone should soak in the sights you are treated to along this hike and the trail itself is well maintained and mostly paved. But proceed with extreme caution as the trail is filled with steep inclines and can get slippery depending on weather conditions! Definitely check with the park rangers at the visitor center before you embark on this hike and if you want to do the final ascent to the Angel's Landing peak, you will NEED to have a permit to do so - and that is done by lottery system on the Zion NP website. As the park ranger we spoke to at the visitor's center said before we embarked on this hike, the first 3/4s of the hike before you begin the "official" ascent of Angel's Landing is doable basically in most weather conditions / with traction devices (if it had snowed the night before and morning of the hike) and it would be very difficult to die on these portions. The last quarter of the hike, which is the chains and more a climb than a hike and NOT paved at all would be instant death if we made a wrong step and were extra slick given the melting snow during the day we went. Doable based on your level of confidence and athleticism, but LISTEN TO YOUR BRAIN and proceed at your own risk. The first 3/4s of the hike were already challenging, but so stunning and well worth it, so we were perfectly fine not to do the last bit of the hike and turned back around here and that is basically what I would recommend to everyone else too. I don't know how much more of a view you get once you summit Angel's Landing, but I was already so beyond satisfied with what we had seen! There are also restrooms at the clearing right when you get to the entrance to that final Angel's Landing ascent, which was so convenient! Just bring your own toilet paper and hand sanitizer as there were none of either here. Instead of doing the final Angel's Landing ascent, we instead continued on the West Rim Trail a bit further to the Scout Lookout point where you get a PRIME view of the Angel's Landing mountain and peak. This was only not even half a mile past the clearing with a bit more elevation, but gave you such a good vantage point that I would highly recommend it too if you're not going to do the final bit of Angel's Landing. This was perfect for us as right when we were finishing up soaking in the view, it started to lightly snow so we turned back around and started heading down the mountain! It's extremely steep so even though it's "easier" to head down the mountain, BRACE YOUR KNEES as it is very unforgiving! Truly a bucket list kind of hike for me and I'm so glad I did it! I don't know if I would do it again anytime soon as it was the most challenging hike I've done yet, but the core memories I formed from this hike and seeing these views will last me a lifetime! I hope you have just as great of an experience if/when you embark on this Angel's Landing hike! read more

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Did this hike during the off season in December, you definitely need micro spikes for your boots as the trail becomes snowy and icy towards the summit. Would not recommend on days where it is actively snowing or raining. Overall, Angel's Landing was one of the most intense but rewarding hikes I've ever done. Highly recommend! While it's only about 5 miles round trip, once you hit Scout's Lookout, it'll become 100x difficult as you need to climb up many narrow ridges and land bridges. I believe that starting March 2022 they will require a lottery system for the hike. 10/10 views, so scenic. I'll let the photos speak for themselves! read more

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A permit is required to do the final hike up to Angel's Landing but it is well worth it. The views are stunning and the hike itself I would suggest is not that hard unless you have a fear of hikes and then it might be very challenging. There were clearly people hiking it that should not have been. We were prepared for what has been called "one of the most dangerous hikes". I honestly do not think it was that dangerous although there were sections that felt both harder than expected and easier than expected. April was a great time to go. It was still crowded even though we went before peak time. We were all thankful it was not more crowded than what we experienced. We were met by a ranger who checked for a valid permit before we could ascend to the top. read more

Adrenaline junkies - this is your trail - I should've known, when one of the main hashtags for it on IG is #angelslandingisforpsychopaths lol!! But all kidding aside - the last 1/2 mile of this trail really is no joke and should be taken with all seriousness - planning it out, being truly aware of your abilities and respecting trail safety. 3 days after we climbed it, a 40-something man fell to his death. And then another man in his 40s the following week...so it's not to be taken lightly. The first 2 miles or so is a decent incline and a well maintained and marked trail - if you don't do anything but that, it's still totally worth it! It was absolutely lovely and the views just cannot be beat!! And it's got 2 sets of super fun switchbacks- the first a little more gradual - but then you get to the butt-sculpting "Walters Wiggles" - which have you meandering back and forth almost vertically haha!! A great workout and good fun with amazing views - even if it is a little dizzying! Once you get past Walters Wiggles, you'll come to a plateaued area where I highly recommend you take a break and mentally prepare yourself for the daunting chain climb for the last 1/2 mile. You'll definitely know when you make it here. This part is actually quite a nice spot for a break and a snack - lots of birding opportunities and squirrels and chipmunks running around. So cute! The last 1/2 mile is the craziest, most extreme hiking I've ever done. And while I'm glad I did it, I don't feel the need to ever put myself through anything like that again if I'm being honest lol! I have a slight fear of heights - well I thought it was slight until I started climbing these chains. The chains really really make a difference- without them, this hike would not be doable. The path is narrow, slick rock with steep cliff drop offs right beside you. There are even places where I had to hold onto the chains and make a little jump from rock to rock!! It was absolutely terrifying lol. There are some areas of this extreme part that also don't have the chains - they just stop for a bit and then pick up again later. Those were some of the worst parts. No less steep or slippery! So just be ready. I don't have tons of pics of these parts. I had to put all my camera gear away into my pack so I could focus on staying alive and not losing my equipment lol. The main safety issue I observed is the other people. I think we were lucky to have gone in off season Bc the crowd was very manageable. And most people are patient and courteous and respectful and even encouraging and helpful. But there are those that don't respect trail etiquette- don't wait their turn, total disregard for others, etc - which is really really a problem here Bc there's no where to pass!! Sometimes you have to backtrack for a place to wait to let someone pass. I'd say it's best to just make a go of it when you see a large gap in the crowd - which is one of the reasons this trail can take so long. Proper hiking gear - trail shoes, packs, water, snacks, spikes in winter - highly recommend- a definite must imo. Poles I'd say take em or leave em - we didn't need ours. And it would've been impossible to carry them along the chain climbing part. And we definitely didn't need them for the rest of the trail. You have 2 parking options - the Zion lodge, which is the main one and fills up fast - and the Grotto, which is where we parked, is a little further down, and adds a mile to the hike overall. But it was a lovely little trail - amazing views and even some deer! So if you park here you're looking at just over 6 miles total. We made the mistake of doing a huge amount of hiking the day before and were really feeling it on this hike so maybe don't do what we did lol! I think this is probably Zion's most popular trail - we got there early and it was packed - even in winter! It snowed on us on the way down and there was snow on the trail - but we didn't end up needing our spikes. Still - it was a tad slick in places so just know the conditions and come prepared. read more

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One of the BEST by far this hike was for me. Regardless of it being known as extreme difficulty, one must challenge oneself to gain the notoriety of saying.. I DID IT!!! I've done the Emeralds pool, Observation point trail here in Zion, but this tops it all. The trick is, don't look up, just keep going. Drink up lots of water because there's a bathroom halfway before the chain steep incline before the top. Heed the advice not for the weak at heart, afraid of heights and kids hard to control and keep track of... at least the last half mile up to angels top, otherwise the incline of switchbacks are fun for the kids and at slow pace, can be done by those whose weak at heart. But if your kiddos are hard to control, expect fatality as the trail the last half mile can literally be like walking on tightrope along the cliff, at elevation of 1800 meter. They don't rate this hike extreme for nothing as you're trusting your dear life by holding onto chains of railing. Completely worth the push to see the top but remember to have enough time and hydration as one can cramp up considering the wind factor on top, during really cold in the November with high of 48 degrees! If it is your first time on this trail, give yourself enough time for any unexpected and if it takes you longer because the shuttle pick up is done by 6pm last. If you're in Zion National Park, this is a must if you're up to challenging yourself and believing that you can do it. read more

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This is a definite must experience when in ZNP. No horsing around on this trek. We are inexperienced and it wasn't hard. Just use common sense. And parents, keep your kids close to you, it is your responsibility, not the park. Just expect a long way hike with steep inclines and planned this as a day activity. Hiking pole might be useful. Definitely must use a hiking/climbing shoe for grip, especially when doing the chain climb. Really happy to enjoy the top view on this perfect weather. IMO, this place is better explored during cold, dry months (no ice) as the heat in the summer will wear you out. read more

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I love this hike. I love it so much that I've done it 20x. Every hike has been refreshing and different in someway. There's a restroom just before you cross the bridge to get to the trail. NPS implemented the lottery system to give permits for the Angels Landing hike, pass Scouts landing. I would suggest hiking this during the Fall and Spring to avoid the beaming sun. It's almost a 5 mile hike and would take an average of 4 hrs. During high season come early as the trail gets heavy traffic. You can attempt to get passes seasonal or day-of permit. Both are lottery but at least you have 2 chances. I'd definitely recommend experiencing this hike, it's beautiful once you land at the end of the trail. read more

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Epic. Even without being able to traverse the chain section that's currently closed due to COVID, this hike is still totally worth your while. I can see why this is the most popular hike in the park; it's both physically and mentally challenging but also super rewarding to complete. I can only imagine how much more rewarding it would feel to actually make it ALL the way to the top. Even still; the views from Scout Overlook and the journey up Walter's Wiggles are enough for me to call this one a winner. Hunted down a 6 am shuttle ticket to Zion on a Saturday at almost exactly 9:00 am while I was at Capital Reef National Park. Thank GAWD that I was able to find some damn phone reception because those shuttle tickets go QUICK. If you don't already know, you need a shuttle ticket to get anywhere into the park passed the visitor's center. No cars can actually drive through the park during COVID. Check out the National Park Service website for more info if you need it. Okay... so now that I got that out of the way, let's talk about this wonderful little hike up to Angel's Landing. The hike is actually only 4 miles round trip (it's usually 5 miles when the chain section is included), but the rapid elevation gain from the steep switchbacks are what will make this hike difficult. The hike starts out on a relatively flat sanded path that parallels the Virgin River. Soon, the trail starts to gradually incline until it quickly hits you with several steep switchbacks that seemingly don't stop until you reach the top. They call this section of the hike "Walter's Wiggles". If I could compare it to another hike, I'd say that it's similar to hiking Yosemite Falls in Yosemite National Park with all of those switchbacks. However, this hike is much easier and less aggressive on your body in my opinion. The path is completely paved, and it was shaded during the switchbacks section when I started my hike in the early AM. As you climb higher and higher up the trail, the view just keeps getting better and better. It's so crazy to see all of the switchbacks down below once you've made it up so high. You'll have a magnificent view of the park down below and insane views of the surrounding canyon. I started the hike around 7:15 am and there were quite a few people on the trail, but it wasn't packed. I made it to the chains by 8:30 am. Ended up going up to Scout Lookout and soaked in the views until about 10:15ish. I would highly recommend you go up there! The view of Angel's Landing is just so unreal. Stunning to say the least. While we were up there, we saw a large condor at the edge of the rock. It was kind of crazy to see one up close. He definitely must be comfortable around people. One thing that I'll caution is the rapid change in weather here. It was windy and slightly overcast around 6:30 am which was perfect. But by the time I started hiking back down from Scout Peak (Around 10:30 am), it was already in the mid 90's and scorching. When you're coming down, the sun will be beaming on you HARD. I feel like I took just as many breaks coming down than I did walking up because that hot ass sun was so exhausting. But damn, so many people were starting their hike in the afternoon. I would NOT recommend it! It gets HELLA hot! I actually ended up leaving the park early because I was tired and it was kind of unbearable. Just lather up, bring waaay more water than you think you'll need, and take your time! Also, this hike is not for those who are afraid of heights. You'll have consistent views of how high you are with each and every turn of the next switchback. If you're contemplating whether you should do this hike, just go for it. It's worth it. There's a reason why it's the most popular hike in the park. Go early and experience it for yourself. read more

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Such an amazing hike and pushing through to the end is really worth it! When we visited, they had just opened the chains part back up. Get off at The Grotto shuttle stop for the trailhead, bathrooms, and water refill fountains. We went during mid October so the weather was pretty good. We really felt it coming back down the mountain so start early to avoid the sun and the crowds. The path itself is straight forward, with two splits clearly marked. The first at the beginning will lead to the Emerald Pools and the second is at the top, right before the chains. There's a restroom right before the chains too and a lot of people take breaks at this section. There's also some intense elevation gain. If you go early enough, you don't have to deal with traffic jams at the chains. Since the paths are narrow, sometimes only one direction can go up/down at a time and this creates blockage. I highly recommend going early just so you're not stuck and you can avoid close quarters with people (bc of COVID). A lot of videos show this path at an angle that makes it seem it's a lot more narrow than it really is. It's definitely not for the faint of heart but I don't think it's that bad. You'll always have a a couple of feet width-wise and at the narrowest parts, there are chains to hold on to. That being said, don't be stupid because people have fallen off before. Just take it slow and the view at the end will be so worth it! read more

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Awesome hike, as expected - beautiful, sweeping views of the canyon from the top. We took the shuttle at around 6:25am and started the hike at 7am or so. There are two long sets of switch backs going up and are definitely challenging. The chains part is the last 0.5 miles or so and gains a lot of elevation. When we were going up, there was almost no one going down. I felt very safe doing this part of the hike even though it is known as being dangerous. On the way down (around 9am) there was easily hundreds of people headed up and we had to stop every twenty or so feet to let people by, which was frustrating. Pro tip: take the earliest shuttle and start the hike as early as possible read more

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Lottery system helped keeps crowds down and makes the hike (especially in winter) more reasonable. FYI: did NOT see any angels. read more

Angel's Landing - Hiking Near Me - Springdale, Utah

They started a lottery system to suck money out of people. We tried to plan out trip a couple months in advance but we had to wait until the day before to know if they would let us do the hike. We tried multiple times but never got it. Each time they make you pay a fee to enter the lottery which is nonrefundable. Terrible system. We should be able to plan in advance and not pay them money for not going on the hike. read more

I am dedicating my 1000th review to Angels Landing for a kick ass hiking trail!! This is a must hike for those that want a challenge and to experience more beautiful nature around us. Even if it's your first time hiking, you will be able to do it. You'll just be sore the next few days! Haha I've been hiking for @3 years now to loose weight. It's my solitude and meditation to a better me. I've been trying to travel to different places to challenge myself on body endurance and gain strength. This is definitely one to take if your wanting to up your endurance level or get rid of your fear of heights. I've seen all kinds of people come up here - all ages, body size and skill level. I've seen the elder go slow or people that are so scared but kept going! Now, that's motivation and courage to do this as it can take a toll on your whole body and mind. I was so ecstatic when we decided to come here last minute. We almost turned back as we drove in from Las Vegas as their was a wind advisory alert for high winds of up to 50mph! I was so happy that we went anyway as Zion National Park was closed in and the winds didn't pick up inside the park. This trail is definitely one to try if you are not from around there. I loved hiking steep up the mountain! I recommend to bring gloves for the chains you will have to hold onto. Make sure to wear sunblock and wear a hat as there is no shade. Make sure to bring your GoPro and camera as the views are awesome. We went during the end of October and it was in the high 30'a in the morning but upper 60's in the afternoon; perfect weather for a kick ass hike! It took us about 4 hours due to stopping for pics and breaks but also do take your time. Watch out for the assholes that want to dash past you. No one is rushing you. [103/100] read more

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Should rate it one star for not seeing any angels. - my jokes are terrible. All in all it was a pretty easy climb. I come from the PNW and have about 5 years of backpacking and glacier climbing so this was easy for me. Some of my team was not comfortable with it but was beautiful views along the way. Great time with some friends and family. The chipmunks at the top are not at all shy and will steal all your snacks! read more

Angel's Landing - Top of angels landing - Hiking Near Me - Springdale, Utah

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Absolutely sick! Earlier the better but heard it's now a lottery to get in which cuts down on the jabronis that clog up the trails. Tons of switchbacks early, sick views. Very strenuous and meant for experienced hikers. When chains start, you're one step from death. If someone is coming in opposite direction you gotta reach around to where your crouch is in their butt, minimum room. The top is sick and a great accomplishment cause people have died along the way. Chipmunks all over. Don't act like it's over cause going down isn't much easier. Lotta hot Instagram babes and chiseled dudes looking for the perfect background to get likes. You can tell the people from New Jersey cause they're hanging around the toilet at the halfway point giving up. One of best hikes in the country. read more

Angel's Landing - Horse - Hiking Near Me - Springdale, Utah

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If you like anything steep, dangerous, and strenuous, this hike is for you! We showed up to the beginning of the trail with the weather extremely gloomy and our spirits lower. To make things worse *Fred the park ranger told us that the weather at 2 was going to be supposedly deadly, life-threatening with hefty flash floods and that for our own safety we should not venture further. But no matter what the hater said, we persevered, pushed on, and reached the magnificent huuuuge peak of the landing of angels; needless to say it was way better than Bryce Canyon could ever be, #zionnation. Then we took a swift jog down the mountain and boy did we give Fred a peice of our minds for trying to deter us from hitting up our journey. Definitely would return, but keep pushing, persevere, and stay strong and dont let the haters stop you, especially Fred. read more

Fun hike! I've been to Zion a few times and had yet to do Angel's Landing. This past visit it was the main thing on my to do list. I will say I anticipated it to be a lot more than it was. It took about 67 minutes to the summit for me and I waited another 25-30 for my friend to arrive. I had Oscars (ummm so yummm, go there!) for dinner the evening before and there was a moment on some of those switchbacks that I was like, now did I need to eat all of that last night? but all in all I was good. I'm not generally afraid of heights I mean I've jumped out of a plane at 15k feet but my palms did get sweaty at moments on these chains. I'd rate this an easy short hike, with a dash of technical work at moments during the final climb. I'm petite so maybe that's what it was. Great morning hike! If you aren't staying long you can totally knock this out first thing in the morning and move onto other hikes (not Narrows, I'd give yourself a lot of time for that to really get the full experience). A friend had warned me before I left that the chains get really hot in the summer afternoons (so her tip was to bring gloves, I did but I didn't need them early in the day). Fun stuff, with great views! Obviously nothing like bagging those 14k ft peaks or All Day hikes but a brisk hike with a pretty killer view (no pun intended, but it did say 9 or so have died) so like anything in life exercise caution and patience (says the Queen of none) as it can get sort of annoying on the descend waiting for others to come up and figuring out who is going to let go and step to the side and just pray no one bumps you and oooopps! buh bye to you, you know what I mean... I think we were done in 2hr 40min which included my nearly 30min wait for a friend and their quick little break at the top. read more

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#80 for2021 I could've swore I did a review here. The words ring in my head but for some reason it is not. So, here is an excerpt of one of the hikes I did on Angel's Landing. I will write a update review after a few months and hopefully it will be fully open by then. The second day of our trip, we were all hyped up for Angel's landing rated the #1 hike in the United States. Not for the timid heart. There are gut wrenching scenarios for those not adventurous enough. Steep climbs you literally have to pull yourself up. One section has you clinging to chain to get across. There's the walk up the spine, beautiful and frightening scary to look down on either side knowing a fall will kill you. There's nothing to grab on to or stop you. Conquer all that then you'll appreciate the beauty even more. Got a good start to avoid the early morning sun. Got to the staircase in fair time. The staircase was built by the 1st ranger of Zion, a zig zag staircase shortly before getting to Scout's Lookout, a small flats before the danger begins. One of the guys didn't want to go up because his fear of heights. I told him the best way to conquer is to face it. I have it too, I said, and have to conquer it every time I come here. I wasn't lying. He came until he saw the chains. He was done. By this time my shoe was falling apart. That sucked. One of the rules for hiking is to bring strapping tape that can solve many problems. I didn't because nothing ever happens. People saw I was struggling and were trying to find something that could be used. I tried tying it up with some cloth but it kept coming loose. I was asking everyone if they had tape. Many of them said they forgot to bring it or decided not to. Funny thing is, I bought a new pair of steel toe hiking shoes decided not to wear them because I didn't want to break them in on this round getting blisters. Plus I thought this pair could do me one more trip. I had faith. When we got to the part where you go across by chain the guy infront of me was shaking so bad. His friend was telling him it's not hard and you'll get across faster than you think. The friend went first and was through in a jiff. That didn't help. I let him go but he was going so slow and shaking so much it was making me nervous. I kept thinking about Cliffhanger where Sylvester Stalone was hanging between mountain peeks on rope clinging to his friend's girlfriend who was screaming don't let me go I don't want to die. She fell. hahaha Anyway, I didn't want this guy to fall so I started talking to him. I told him don't worry about me, you don't have to move fast just because I'm right behind you, go as slow as you want, I'm as nervous as you, if you want I'll take your pack. He declined the offer and I could see he was moving better. He thanked me. I wonder how he did going back? We were stopping along the way, taking pics and enjoying the scenery way up there. A group of japanese girls, high school maybe, passed us. Clinging in small groups to each other in fear. They passed us. Now we got stuck behind them on a narrow trail where passing is impossible. On the early part of the spine there was a plague, about a 5" x 7", commemorating a 3yr old girl who fell over the side. Ludicrous. I felt very sorry for the little girl and angry to who ever brought her up here. Should've stopped at Scout's Lookout and turn around. There are plenty of signs warning about the danger. I started thinking about the parts you had to do some special handling for the 3 yr old just to get here across. Ludicrous. Another group of kids, probably a local high school, passed us, and the japanese girls, running and jumping like billy goats. Craziness. Wished I was young again. When you get to the peak, to Angel's landing, you understand the name. The view is outstanding. It is so clear, refreshingly exhilarating it takes your breath away. I had been holding my bodily fluid well over an hour now and I was trying to figure out how to do that with people around on such a narrow trail. I couldn't let it go on the trail. The thought of someone slipping off the wet rocks to their death didn't sit well with me. Decided to stay by one of the larger trees while Ken was look out on my 6th, I watched my 12th. I got the bottle ready and filled it. I hope it wouldn't overflow. It didn't. Carried it all the way back too. By this time I was getting very hungry. The pb sandwiches, snacks and fruits although plenty were already gone. I couldn't wait to get back to camp, fire up the bbq for my famous short ribs and there was plenty for seconds and thirds. Another gorgeous day with some good friends. As I went to sleep, I was thinking not to bring my son up here until his teens. read more

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A fun hike with around 1500ft of elevation gain. Once you're at the top of the paved path don't forget to hold on to the chain and slide around the edge, there's a lot of hiking left. read more

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What. A. Hike! This is an absolute must when visiting Zion. I've completed multiple hikes in some amazing locations and this one just stands out to me. First of all, I don't care how in shape you may be, this is a hard, strenuous hike. Take it seriously, if you want to make it all the way up, be prepared. This isn't a stroll in the park, it is work, but so rewarding. The altitude gets you first. It took about 2 hours up and an hour or so down. We ended up going at noon, which I was trying to avoid because of the heat. Luckily I had 4 liters of water with me (drank all of it). Make sure you are hydrated and make sure you are dressed appropriately. I would highly recommend hiking shoes, you need a really good grip. The hardest part, to me, was the 20 or so switchbacks that zig zags you up the mountain. My legs were on fire. The chains, easily my favorite part, but very hard, as long as you can pull your body weight you are fine. A lot of people turned around. It's way longer than you think, there are multiple spots with no chains where you scramble. But dangerous? Yes, but if you are paying attention you should be fine. No picture is worth the risk. Just be smart. I bought some gorilla grip gloves on Amazon for $4, highly recommend them for the chains. Makes griping easier and also, hundreds of people are holding those chains all day. It does get tricky when there are people coming down when you are going up. Just be careful. With the chains, you will think you are done a few times, you aren't. Pretty much, you go until there is nowhere else to hike. Pack snacks, pack water, be ready. It's an amazing hike! So this is the part I wasn't too aware of, in the town the shuttle will take you to the visitor center, from there you get on another shuttle and get of stuff stop 6. Definitely factor that in if you have time constraints. This is also switching to a lotto system or reservation system in 2022. I would do this hike ASAP if it's on your list. They did this to Half Dome in Yosemite and it's impossible to get. IG Tip: Any pictures at the top. read more

Angel's Landing - Angel's Landing - Hiking Near Me - Springdale, Utah

My friend and I set out to do this hike about two weeks ago after reading tons about it and going through photos. We figured that there would be a lot of people because of the hike's popularity but expected fewer than during the busy on-season. Turns out -- there's always a ton of people. This is a very technical hike that requires an assent up the side of a steep drop off with assistance offered by a chain. This wouldn't be an issue for an experienced hiker but the problem is there are so many brand new hikers trying to take this on. These people are easy to spot because they become paralyzed with fear, unable to move forward or return to where they came from. This left us stuck in the middle of a climb with nowhere to go or no way to move. Parents also brought kids along, who were impatient and attempted to bypass slowpokes. This creates an extreme danger to all. Ultimately, we went back after seeing the tightly coiled line of people stuck on the chains toward the peak. It seemed too hazardous to attempt and certainly too time consuming. If I were to try again, I'd do it at dawn on a weekday before crowds came out. Starting this at 9:30 am on a weekend was obviously much too late. Pros: the views here and anywhere in Zion are tremendous!! read more

Angel's Landing - Hiking Near Me - Springdale, Utah

I was a little nervous initially after reading some stuff online and watching a few Youtube videos. But turns out this thing is not scary at all.... at no point are you even close to the edge... the chain has plenty of space on either side. In fact you could probably do most of it without the chain (disclaimer: please use chains). As for difficulty, its not bad at all, especially if you can go early to beat the heat. We did a few hikes after and were okay at the end of the day (and I'm not a hiker, nor do I even do much cardio usually). Only complaint is the traffic... you have to stop and wait for fairly long lines of people to come in the opposite direction, and most people will just keep coming, rather than stop to let traffic move in the opposite direction. Fortunately there were a few courteous people who did stop. read more

Angel's Landing - Hiking Near Me - Springdale, Utah

This is an unforgettable hike of my life, also one thing to check off from my family bucket list, so happy! Angels Landing is well-known and has been ranked in the top trails of the United States. In 2016, Angels Landing was rated as the most dangerous hike in the world, especially the ultimate challenge of last 1.1 miles. The first 2 miles were exhausting but okay before reaching to a flat ground, then make final decision: to climb or not to climb, this last section is the essence of Angels Landing. The only thing one can depend on is a chain which leads to the top and sometimes there were cliffs on both sides of the chain, which was a nightmare for people with acrophobia. when finally reached the top, the 360-degree panoramic view is the best reward by nature, making it worth it. It took us total about 6 hours to experience hardship, fear and enjoyment. This trail is most difficult one I have traveled, comparable to Machu Picchu trail in Peru, and Preikestolen stone in Norway, and Blood Mountain in AT. read more

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Ok confession, I am not the best with heights. Heck, when I'm waiting for the subway, I stand at least 6 feet from the yellow line so I don't fall and kill myself. That being said, I thought Angel's Landing wasn't so bad. I did watch a few videos on YouTube so I knew what to expect so that definitely help. The trail starts at The Grotto shuttle bus stop where there are restrooms/water fountains for you to use before/after the hike. The trail starts off along the river (there are a few places you can walk down to the river if you like). The switchbacks start soon enough and the first batch of switchbacks takes you up to Refrigerator Canyon (it was nice and cool here compared to the warm weather in the valley!). From there it's up Walter's Wiggles which is a series of switchbacks that go straight up to Scout's Lookout. If you don't continue on to the chain section, Scout's Lookout has a great view of the valley and it's worth coming up here. From there on, the infamous chains section started. Honestly, the first section of the chains was not scary or difficult at all and brings you to an epic viewpoint of Angels Landing so that's something to consider if you want a small taste of the chains that leads to a rewarding view. After the viewpoint, the scary part started with some sections right alongside a straight drop off and other spots where you are using the chain to pull yourself up. Honestly, I didn't think it was that bad but I did see people who were freaking out about it. The trail is wider than it looks in photos and videos and if you can walk on the sidewalk without falling into the street, I'd give it a try! The views along the way were great but the views at the top were epic with a fantastic view of the valley below. I will note that I would recommend that you either do this hike first thing in the morning or later in the afternoon. The chains aren't that bad but can be dangerous if there's way too many people since you only have the chain on one side at times so passing many people can be scary/dangerous. Plus there's less people early/later to bother you at the top :) I did this hike from 3-6 and it was enjoyable and didn't feel like a zoo! (Just make a note of when the last shuttle bus leaves) read more

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My girlfriend and I came here on Valentine's Day weekend to explore the park with plans on hiking Angel's Landing. It's a long, moderate hike to get to the beginning of it up a series of steep switchbacks. I'm afraid of heights but it wasn't as bad as it looks. I also had a level 2 sprain two and a half weeks prior to hiking this and still managed. My advice is to hike early to avoid having to move or stop because of cross-traffic. Not only because space is limited, but also because it would be safer if you're pansy like me that has to always cling onto the chain, haha. The Angel's Landing hike is not strenuous at all, honestly. A little bit after you start the chain section you're pretty much going up rock steps (not 100% of the time, but most of the time). Once you reach the top it's a nice flat area, wide enough to give yourself some space and take some photos. Would I do it again? Yes. The hike is worth facing your fear of heights, if you have any! read more

Angels Landing is a fairly tough hike to the base of the chains and slightly daunting climb the rest of the way. If you've ever done Half Dome then this doesn't compare to the cables but is still fairly daunting in its own right. Highly recommend applying for the early (before 0900) lottery. read more

Angel's Landing - Top of Angels Landing - Hiking Near Me - Springdale, Utah