Angels Landing
A narrow fin of rock 1,500 feet above the canyon, with chains for the last half mile. Thrilling, frightening and permit-only.
A permit is required. The chains section closed for repairs and for rescues at times during 2026, so check the park's site.Checked November 2, 2026 · Latest
- Open
- Open all year when safe
- Price
- Park entrance fee; permit required
- Time Needed
- 4–5 hours
- Address
- The Grotto, Zion National Park, UT 84767Google MapsApple Maps
- Getting There
- Shuttle stop 6, The Grotto.
Why Go
All hikers on the chains section need a permit, won in a seasonal or day-before lottery on Recreation.gov. Without one, you can still climb the West Rim Trail to Scout Lookout for most of the view.
Tips
- People have fallen to their deaths here. Skip it in rain, ice or wind, or if heights trouble you.
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