Angel’s Landing

Zion National Park, UT Zion Area

Trip stats

Distance
4.4 mi
Net Gain
1,500 ft
Time
2-4 hrs
YDS Rating
Class 3
Route
Out/Back
Peaks
1

Ratings out of 10

Effort
2.1/10
Personality
5/10
Beauty
6/10
Solitude
0.1/10
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Peaks on this hike

Summits listed in route order

  1. Angels Landing
    5,790′ elevation · 430′ prominence

Route map + Trailhead

Trailhead Coordinates

37.259041, -112.951060

The directions link below drops a pin on the trailhead coordinates and lets Google Maps pick the route. If the drive has rough roads or access issues that GPS nav might get wrong, I cover that in my trip report.

Trip report

Mar 5, 2016 — A really popular hike to a gorgeous overlook of Virgin River Canyon. The ascent up the West Rim Trail to the start of the Angel's Landing Trail is mostly paved and passes through Refrigerator Canyon and up Walter's Wiggles before reaching the location labeled Sscout Lookout, where you see the hump leading to the summit. The Class 3 scramble is made easier by chainlink fence that stretches the whole way up. Be prepared to move slowly – there are lots of scared people taking their time on this hike.

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Photos

17 photos

  1. 2012: Start of Angel's Landing hike.
  2. 2012: Lots of switchbacks on this trail. Also paved. Dorothy looking all cool and stuff.
  3. 2012: Heading up Angel's Landing
  4. Cool rock edges seen from Angel's Landing.
  5. 2012: Angel's Landing overlooking Zion.
  6. 2012: summit of Angel's Landing

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GPX track

Angel’s Landing GPX route and driving track

The complete GPX track is available to download, so you can load the route straight into your navigation app or device. The trip report, route info, photos and planning details stay free.