5.4 mi
Distance
1,490 ft
Elev. Gain
4h
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Angels Landing unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
National Park Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
Updated Apr 19, 2026 — may be out of date
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Hazards & Warnings
Trail Details
- No dogs
- Route Type
- Out & Back
- Surface
- Rock
Permit required
Apply through the issuing agency. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates on the agency page.
Everyone who hikes Angels Landing needs a permit, which is issued through a lottery. The permit applies to the chains section from Scout Lookout to the summit; no permit is needed to hike up to Scout Lookout. Rangers may ask to see the permit at any point on the trail. Check the park permit page for current lottery windows.
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
Source of truth
- Zion pets
National Park Service
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Springdale, UT · about 5 mi away
- County:
- Washington County, UT
- Jurisdiction:
- Zion National Park · National Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:435-772-3256
- Address:Zion National Park, 1 Zion Park Blvd., State Route 9 · Springdale, UT · 84767
Highlights
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Nearby Trails
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
ReservableZion A-Frame Cabin
3 mi away · UT
South Campground
4.2 mi away · UT
ReservableZion Ponderosa Ranch Resort
4.3 mi away · UT
ReservableWatchman Campground
4.7 mi away · UT
ReservableZion Canyon Campground
5.1 mi away · UT
The Virgin River Narrows Campsites 1-12 (Backcountry Wilderness Designated Sites)
5.3 mi away · UT
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