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ExpertOut and Back
Zion National Park/Utah

Angels Landing

Springdale, Utah

5.4 mi

Distance

1,490 ft

Elev. Gain

4h

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description
One of America's most famous hikes, featuring Walter's Wiggles (21 tight switchbacks) and a thrilling final climb using chains along narrow ridges with 1,000-foot drop-offs. Permit required for chains section.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Open

Updated Apr 19, 2026 — may be out of date

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Hazards & Warnings

Severe exposure past Scout LookoutSteep drop-offs on the chains sectionExtreme heat in summerLightning on the exposed ridgeHeavy crowds on the chains

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.

Lottery permit required to hike past Scout Lookout onto the chains; none needed to Scout Lookout.

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Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

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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

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  • Operator:435-772-3256
  • Address:Zion National Park, 1 Zion Park Blvd., State Route 9 · Springdale, UT · 84767
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Aug 9, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

Best Seasons

SpringFall

Highlights

Walters WigglesScout LookoutChain sectionCanyon viewsRefrigerator Canyon

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Hand-curated

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting unit

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Utah hunting page

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