Angels Landing
The Angels Landing Trail is part of the West Rim Trail system in Zion National Park that leads out to a point that looks down on the Main Canyon and allows you to see up...
Trail Facts
Overview
The Angels Landing Trail is part of the West Rim Trail system in Zion National Park that leads out to a point that looks down on the Main Canyon and allows you to see up toward Kolob and down into Springdale. This trail begins at The Grotto and crosses over the Virgin River on one of the many walking bridges that Zion is known for. The trail follows the river and then turns to the west and then switchbacks up toward Refrigerator Canyon. This trail climbs quickly on the paved trail and you will see the vegetation change quickly. When you enter Refrigerator Canyon you will feel the cool breeze rushing through that gives the canyon its name. Next you will meet Walter’s Wiggles – a set of switchbacks that bring you up to Scout Lookout. From the lookout you will head up the chains that take you out to the point of Angels Landing. This part of the trail is exhilarating, but is not recommended for small children or people who have problems with heights.
Know Before You Go
Trail Map
Map of the route “Angels Landing”: 12,142 m, 3,202 m of climbing and 3,201 m of descent, elevation between 1,302 m and 1,779 m, time 03:27:02. It is a loop that starts and ends at 37.25917, -112.95138 (latitude, longitude).
Getting There
From St. George: 46 Miles (1 hour 10 minutes driving)
Get Directions to Trailhead. From St George, head north on I-15 for about 18 miles and take exit 27 to Toquerville. Turn right on UT-17 and follow it for 6 miles. Turn left onto UT-9 and follow it for approximately 20 miles until you come to the park entrance. If parking is full inside the park, you can park in the town of Springdale and ride the shuttle up to the park. If you visit the park during the time the shuttles aren’t running, continue into the park for a couple of miles and turn left onto Floor of the Valley Road and continue for 3.4 miles. Continue past the Zion Lodge to The Grotto, and park in the parking lot on the right. The trailhead is on the opposite side of the road.
Trailhead GPS: 37.259228, -112.951289
Angel’s Landing is popular for a reason! It’s so stunning up there. The views at the top make the endless switchbacks worth it. Definitely go early because once the sun peaks over the mountain tops, the wall of switchbacks get baked! The shuttles make everything so easy (once they are up and running for the season) and having water at the trailhead is a definite bonus!