Comments on: How To Hike Angels Landing In Zion National Park

By: David & Intan

David & Intan — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 06:53:10 +0000

In reply to Coyotewise. Thanks for sharing your experience! The trail has definitely gone through some changes since the 80s, but it's still a blast. I hope you can do it again someday.

By: Coyotewise

Coyotewise — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 06:46:36 +0000

I hiked the Angles Landing trail twice. In 1979 and 1980. I do not remember any chain supported sections. The only place I remember chain section in a park during those years was when descending down from the heights of Mooney Falls down to the Colorado river while visiting the Havasupai reservation. Was the Angel’s landing trail tricky? Yes, it was. But quite doable if you kept your head and thus balance. The view from the terminus was, as this article mentions, spectacular. I remember it well to this day, such was the impression it made upon a 17 and 18 year old. Do it if you can, and can maintain your courage in the face of what could instill fear. I’m 64 now, but would enjoy the chance to do it again.

By: David & Intan

David & Intan — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:57:36 +0000

In reply to Katelynn K.. Thanks! Good luck with the lottery! I used a Fuji X-T2 camera for these pics, no drone needed. You'll see the spot when you're near the end of the switchbacks and look back at the trail.

By: Katelynn K.

Katelynn K. — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 19:36:24 +0000

This was an excellent post! Thank you for being brief but still informative. I’m hoping to win the lottery this year and hike it in May. Fingers crossed!
Your photos were incredible! What camera did you use on your hike? Did you get the image of the switchbacks from the top with a drone or is that a spot on the trail where you can look backwards and see the switchbacks?

By: David

David — Sat, 11 May 2024 19:28:25 +0000

In reply to WARREN. That's a pretty good summary.

By: WARREN

WARREN — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 18:49:55 +0000

Just completed with a friend this past Wednesday. Saw plenty of fatties doing it. There are 4 key points to remember.
1. GO VERY VERY SLOW
2. SEE POINT 1
3. SEE POINT 2
4. BRING AND DRINK PLENTY OF WATER

By: David

David — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 05:46:17 +0000

In reply to Dan. Yep, winter can be good too as long as there isn't snow or ice.

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 20:23:44 +0000

Winter is actually a great time to hike Angel’s landing. The amount of people is the most dangerous thing. In winter, there are very few hikers to clutter up the chains.

By: Rich

Rich — Sat, 30 Jul 2022 20:07:12 +0000

Permits are required bc y'all keep posting about Angels Landing & ZNP. Used to be our great Utah secret. Now there's a bunch of red tape to even get on the trail. To be fair, this is a great article. Very thorough. Just long for the old days when it wasn't so packed that we need to obtain a permit.