ANGELS LANDING
ANGELS LANDING
Hiking
Hiking
ANGELS LANDING THE DETAILS
Angels Landing Trail starts at the Grotto trailhead. Take the shuttle from the Visitor Center to shuttle stop 6: The Grotto.
ZION SHUTTLE STOP
Distance: 5 miles return Elevation: 1,488 feet Duration: Average is 4-5 hours.
TRAIL STATS
The trail starts out relatively flat and is even paved for a majority of the ascent to Scout Lookout.
STARTING THE HIKE
The Angels Landing trail takes you through the shady and cool Refrigerator Canyon (not just a clever name).
REFRIGERATOR CANYON
After Refrigerator Canyon, you climb up Walter's Wiggles, a series of 21 switchbacks, to Scout Lookout.
WALTER'S WIGGLES
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
What you worked so hard for! Take a moment to take it in, before doing the trail in reverse.
THE SUMMIT
TIPS FOR HIKING ANGELS LANDING
TIP #1
Carry all your stuff in a small backpack. You’ll want your hands free for holding chains.
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.
TIP #3
Be prepared to go slowly behind large groups. Don’t try to pass them, take this time to enjoy your surroundings.
TIP #4
Go early, to beat the crowds and the heat. Pack all the water you'll need too!
TIP #5
Take your time and enjoy every second of this exhilarating hike.
ANGELS LANDING
HIKING
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
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