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ANGELS LANDING

ANGELS LANDING

Hiking

Hiking

View of Refrigerator Canyon and Scout Lookout from Angels Landing trail Zion hike

ANGELS LANDING THE DETAILS

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Angels Landing Trail starts at the Grotto trailhead. Take the shuttle from the Visitor Center to shuttle stop 6: The Grotto.

ZION SHUTTLE STOP

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Distance: 5 miles return Elevation: 1,488 feet Duration: Average is 4-5 hours.

TRAIL STATS

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The trail starts out relatively flat and is even paved for a majority of the ascent to Scout Lookout.

STARTING THE HIKE

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The Angels Landing trail takes you through the shady and cool Refrigerator Canyon (not just a clever name).

REFRIGERATOR CANYON

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After Refrigerator Canyon, you climb up Walter's Wiggles, a series of 21 switchbacks, to Scout Lookout.

WALTER'S WIGGLES

View of Refrigerator Canyon and Scout Lookout from Angels Landing trail Zion hike

Take a break at Scout Lookout before you start the final section across the Hogsback on narrow, exposed trail using chains for assistance.

SCOUT LOOKOUT

View from Angels Landing Zion HIike

What you worked so hard for!  Take a moment to take it in, before doing the trail in reverse.

THE SUMMIT

View from Angels Landing Zion HIike

TIPS FOR HIKING  ANGELS LANDING

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TIP #1

Carry all your stuff in a small backpack. You’ll want your hands free for holding chains.

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TIP #2

Do not hike the trail if it’s raining or a storm is looming. Make sure you have plenty of daytime left to finish the hike.

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TIP #3

Be prepared to go slowly behind large groups. Don’t try to pass them, take this time to enjoy your surroundings.

View of trail on Zions most popular hike - Angels Landing

TIP #4

Go early, to beat the crowds and the heat. Pack all the water you'll need too!

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TIP #5

Take your time and enjoy every second of this exhilarating hike.

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ANGELS LANDING

HIKING

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

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