Angels Landing Trail
Angels Landing
Zion's most famous cliff-edge ridge hike. For the final 800 meters you hold onto chains with drop-offs on both sides, and the summit overlooks the entire canyon.
Start from Stop 6, The Grotto, on the shuttle route. The round trip is about 8.7 km with roughly 450 m of elevation gain. You first climb the 21 switchbacks of Walter's Wiggles to Scout Lookout, then follow a sandstone ridge only about 1 m wide, holding onto chains to reach the summit. Since 2022, a permit is required for the section above Scout Lookout, obtained through recreation.gov via a quarterly lottery or a day-before lottery. Without a permit, you can only hike as far as Scout Lookout and turn back. The full hike takes about 4-5 hours. Those afraid of heights should be cautious, and avoid it in rain or snow. Bring plenty of water.
Opening hours
All day (arrive at the starting point during shuttle hours)
Nearby sights
- Great White Throne
- Observation Point
- Riverside Walk
- Emerald Pools Trail
- Zion Lodge
- Court of the Patriarchs
- The Narrows
- Canyon Overlook Trail