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ExpertOut and Back

Angels Landing

Springdale, Utah

5.4 mi

Distance

1,490 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 33m

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Updated Apr 19, 2026 — may be out of date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

Wildlife encountersChanging weatherSevere exposureSteep drop-offsTechnical terrainRoute finding requiredRemote location

Trail Details

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

Verify before you go

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

Verify by phone or mail

  • 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: Jun 21, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

Best Seasons

Highlights

Walters WigglesScout LookoutChain sectionCanyon viewsRefrigerator Canyon

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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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