Angels Landing Trail

Zion National Park

easy

Length: 0.49 mi

Est. time: 24m

Gain: 530 ft

Loss: 69 ft

Max elev: 5,790 ft

Point-to-pointTrail class 2Nativehike

Elevation profile

+530 ft gain · −69 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Trailhead parking (Place)

Human History Museum (VisitorCenter)

What to know

Angels Landing

⏱ To reach the beginning of the Angels Landing Trail, hikers must ascend the West Rim to Scout Lookout. This duration only accounts for the 0.5 mi (0.3 km) Angels Landing Trail.

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Connect the dots

Learn:

Bird Beak Adaptaions Classification Systems Desert Plant Adaptations: Structures that Support Survival Earth's Features: Interpreting Patters with Topographic Maps Genetics and Adaptations: Understanding Inherited Traits and Survival Geology pt 3: Rock Types in National Parks

Plan smart, verify on site

Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.

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