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Zion National Park Angels Landing Hike
An epic 5-mile hike, Angels Landing is one of the two top attractions in Zion. But it is the last 1/2 mile that will make your jaw drop when you see what you have to do to get to the peak. It is amazing that the National Park Service allows this hike to go on. Despite the warnings this is a crowded hike. This might be because of the spectacular views of Observation Point, the Great White Throne, and the entirety of lower Zion Canyon and the Virgin River running through it.
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The start of Angels Landing trail is like any other in Zion...up, up, up. After going through Refrigerator Canyon there will be some geologic formations and then the famous Walters Wiggles which is a series of steep switchbacks. After this the trail narrows and ascends 1500 feet above the valley floor. When you think you have made it, you haven't, you only made it to Scout Lookout where a lot of hikers make this their destination. But, if you are afraid of heights then Scout's Lookout may not even be for you. Click any picture to see a bigger version.
Jason's thoughts - The longest, biggest, most beautiful mountain views I have ever seen from the trailhead and destination of the most dangerous hike I have ever been on. Hundreds of feet of near vertical CLIMB (not hike) combined with a 2 mile steep hike going in, using a chain implanted into the mountain to help you keep from falling 2,000+ feet to your death. Do NOT bring children on this hike. Do not take any hikes prior to this on the same day. Pack LIGHT, drink big before you
leave, bathrooms are usually broke. Our pictures cannot possibly tell the story, you must get up here and experience one of the best day hikes in the world.
Kelly's thoughts - A MUST do hike! Thrilling and
dangerous. Of course the canyon views are great at the top but the best
part is scaling your way from Scout Lookout to Angels Landing peak. This
is serious business. There is no room for goofing off or getting cocky.
Ben's thoughts - I liked it cause it wasn't long but it was still hard to do. It was dangerous at the top.
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