Angels Landing Out & Back via West Rim Trail
3.3 mi
Distance
1 hrs 16 min
Time
terrain
1,040 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a moderate out and back trail to The Organ in Zion National Park.
This trail goes by Scout Lookout.
Sights to See
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Hiked Sat 6/1/2024 – Started up Zion Canyon Scenic Drive on mountain bikes at 4:45 AM coming from Springdale-Driftwood Lodge. Was a lot of fun going up and a good warm up for the hike from the Grotto parking lot. Perfect weather and great views on the hike up to Scout Lookout from which I decided to go further up the West Rim Trail for a few more great views while waiting for the rest of the group. Once back at Scout Lookout, the ranger checking permits said that we would be the first group heading up which was hard to believe. The chain section was something that most anyone able to step up on a kitchen chair would be capable of doing with no real difficulty if not rushed along. The real challenge for some may be the height/exposure which is low class 3 but on very grippy limestone. I found the chains useful on the way down (rapping style) but hardly used them on the way up. Lots of good hand and foot holds all the way up to make things fun. Didn’t realize that the chains are not continuous before the hike which attests to the route being on reasonably safe terrain for most of the way up. Was very surprised to be on the summit by myself just after 7 AM for 15 minutes which was very unexpected. Met a lot of nice people going down the chains which does demand a little patience with the 2-way traffic. Social media makes this hike out to be more dangerous than it really is if done in good weather. If you’re not sure about going up the chains, the hike to Scout Lookout is nice in itself. Better yet, be brave and at least try the first couple of chains before turning around! You can do it! Logged 3.32 miles / 1641 vertical ft with Gaia
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Public Tracks
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Angles’ Landing via The Grottos
Moderate to strenuous hike to Angels Landing, the most popular hike in Zion National Park, and, in my opinion, filled with many people who should not be hiking this trail, but non-the-less - they are there. The trails is paved all the way to where the cable begin. This is where it gets interesting - people climbing and descending along the narrow ridge, and often must yield to others. The views along this hike are mesmerizing as they are when one arrives at the top. The trail along the cables is treacherous, and in fact one of our more experienced hikers broke his ankle while coming down and had to be evacuated by a team of rangers.
Zion West Rim
Take shuttle to The Grotto stop. Take Kayenta Trail up to Scout Lookout and Angels Landing. Then climb up West Rim Trail to the top. Turn left and take Telephone Canyon Trail through mesa of fire damaged forest. At junction take West Rim Trail along rim overlooking Ziln Canyon. Finally at junction head back down to return. 16 miles and 3500 feet elevation change, but incredibly beautiful and worth every inch.
Angel's Landing Zion NP
An amazing hike with an epic finish to the summit. Roo did a phenomenal job hiking!
Track (10/5/18, 2:23:31PM)
Walk up Angel’s Landing in Zion National Park
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