Learn more about why we issue permits to hike at Angels Landing and about Zion's Visitor Use Research and Planning. If you have a Commercial Use Authorization to guide hikes in the park, please contact the Zion Commercial Services to discuss options.

May 19, 2017 · Everything you need to know about how to hike Angels Landing Zion: shuttle, permit, photos, video, and should you hike with kids?

Angels Landing, known previously as the Temple of Aeolus, is a 1,488-foot (454 m) tall rock formation [2] in Zion National Park in southwestern Utah, United States. A renowned trail cut into solid rock in 1926 leads to the top of Angels Landing …

Jan 20, 2025 · The incredible views of Zion Canyon make Angel’s Landing the most popular hike in Zion National Park. It’s considered to be one of the hardest hikes in the United States due to the staggering elevation gain, steep drop-offs and very narrow sections.

Jan 6, 2024 · The infamous Angels Landing hike in Utah is an epic and scary trail that draws many thousands of hikers every year to the Zion National Park. This is a hard hike that takes you up the side of a steep sandstone mountain, with chains to grab onto for safety, and amazing views of Zion surrounding you on all sides.

On and after April 1, 2022 hikers continuing to Angels Landing from Scout Lookout are required to have a permit, obtained on recreation.gov. The strenuous, challenging trail follows a steep, narrow ridge with uneven steps cut into the rock and chains anchored intermittently along the route.

Jun 24, 2019 · Just because Angels Landing is on every top 10 list of places to go in Zion National Park doesn’t mean that you should hike it. Be prepared for a very strenuous hike with potentially changing weather conditions.

For more information, please visit: https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/angels-landing-hiking-permits.htm The Angels Landing Trail is a technical route in Zion National Park with steep drop …

Known for its soaring heights and chain-lined trails, Angels Landing is for the adventurous, fit, and level-headed hiker. Once your permit (see detailed information below) is secured, you can embark upon one of the most iconic journeys in the country and understand how this hike got its name – it’s so high that “only angels could land there.”

Angels Landing in Zion National Park is one of the most iconic hikes in the National Park system. With stunning views and a thrilling ascent, it's an unforgettable experience. But it's also extremely popular and requires planning, preparation, and a permit.