Angels Landing

Angels Landing is de meest iconische wandeling van Zion en een van de bekendste hikes in de Verenigde Staten. De trail stijgt naar Scout Lookout en eindigt met een kettingondersteunde traverse over een smalle richel met steile afgronden aan beide kanten. Het uitzicht bovenaan is spectaculair - maar het is net zo belangrijk om de vergunning, timing en veiligheid goed te plannen.

Vanuit Duck Creek Village kun je Angels Landing het best als vroeg gepland onderdeel van een grotere Zion-dag zien. Begin vroeg, parkeer slim en houd rekening met de drukte in de canyon.

What the hike is actually like

The trail starts at the Grotto (shuttle stop #6) and follows the West Rim Trail up a series of steep switchbacks called Walter's Wiggles.

From Scout Lookout, the final half-mile follows a narrow sandstone spine.

The summit is surprisingly spacious. Most hikers spend 20-40 minutes at the top before heading back down.

The permit system

Since April 2022, everyone hiking past Scout Lookout to Angels Landing needs a permit.

There is a seasonal lottery and a day-before lottery.

If you do not get a permit

The trail to Scout Lookout is open to anyone and is rewarding on its own.

Tips

• Leave early.
• Eat breakfast before you leave.
• Enter through the east.
• Bring layers for the morning.
• Carry more water than you think.
• Download your permit.
• Bring a headlamp.

Wanneer gaan

Spring and fall are the best seasons.

Summer is very hot on the exposed sections.

Winter can bring ice on the chains and rock.

Verblijf plannen

Angels Landing works as a full-morning anchor for a Zion day trip from Duck Creek.