Zion National Park hiking guide
Angels Landing Trail
A 4.3-mile out-and-back with 1,490 ft of climbing in Zion Canyon, rated extreme.
Key facts
- Length
- 4.3 mi (7.0 km)
- Elevation gain
- 1,490 ft (453 m)
- Route type
- Out and back
- Difficulty
- Extreme
- Area
- Zion Canyon
- Highest point
- 5,790 ft
- Lowest point
- 4,301 ft
About Angels Landing Trail
Climb through steep switchbacks and narrow ridges with sheer drop-offs, using chains as handrails. The trail ascends from the Virgin River gorge, passing through Walter’s Wiggles, a series of 21 switchbacks, before reaching Scout Lookout. Beyond this point, the path becomes even more treacherous, culminating in a thrilling scramble to the summit. Panoramic views of Zion Canyon await at the top, offering a spectacular vista of iconic rock formations like the Great White Throne and Observation Point.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
