Everyone who hikes Angels Landing needs to have a permit. The pilot permit program reflects lessons learned when we metered the number of hikers on the trail in 2019 and 2021 and by distributing tickets to use the park shuttle system in response to COVID-19 in 2020.
Rangers may ask to see permits at any point along the trail at any time of day or night. The start time for your hike is at the Grotto. If you have a permit, do not forget to print or download your permit confirmation email before you start the hike. You may need to show this and identification to a ranger on the trail. If you need a larger version of this map, you can download it from the Angels Landing photo album.
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Prepare for your hike! Along this 5.4 mile round-trip hike, you will gain 1,488 feet in elevation.
Most hikers take around 4 hours to complete the hike, but some take longer. Check the seasonal shuttle schedule before you leave to make sure you do not miss the last shuttle. Print or download your permit and carry a flashlight or headlamp with new batteries, some food and lots of water just in case you end up out later than you planned. The trail is well marked, but bring a park map in case you get disoriented.
Always carry and drink plenty of water, dress in layers, know the forecast, and check conditions in the park to get ready for your hike.
You need to print or download the confirmation email from recreation.gov that says you got a permit (this serves as your permit) before you get to the trailhead. A ranger may check your permit at the Grotto (Shuttle Stop 6), at Scout Lookout or along the trail. If you do not have your permit with you, we may not allow you to take your hike.
The hike along the West Rim Trail to Angels Landing is strenuous. Your safety on the trail is your responsibility, and we want to share some tips so that you reduce the risks and have an enjoyable hike.
Rockfall hazards occur throughout the park and are especially high near any cliff face. If you witness a rockfall, quickly move away from the cliff.
If you are near the base of a cliff or talus (loose rock) slope when a rockfall happens and cannot quickly move away from the base of the cliff, immediately seek shelter behind the largest nearby boulder and pull your backpack over your head. After rocks have stopped falling, move quickly as far away from the base of the cliff as possible.
Be aware that rockfalls can occur at any time. Pay attention to your surroundings, stay off of closed trails, and, if unsure, keep away from cliffs.
Keep wildlife wild: respect them from a distance. Squirrels, ravens, chipmunks, and other animals live along the trail; never feed them or allow them to get your food. Do not leave your pack unattended (e.g., at the base of the chains or while you take a nap).
California condors are the largest bird in North America and you might see one near Angels Landing. Please respect these critically endangered birds by keeping your distance. Never feed or approach a condor.
In Zion, you will commonly be above other people and wildlife. Do not throw anything over the edge of the trail. Angels Landing is a nesting area for many birds and rock climbers are often below. A falling rock could injure or kill.
Even if you plan well and bring the right equipment, you might still have problems. If you need help, try to call 911. If you have cell and/or data service, a call will connect you with the Zion Dispatch Office.
If you do not have cell and/or data service (most people cannot connect to a mobile network in Zion Canyon), find a park ranger or park volunteer on the trail or at a trailhead.
Trail angels can be impromptu one-offs (someone giving a hiker a lift into town) or well-established names in the thru-hiking community (someone who opens their home year after year to accept hiker resupply packages and provide a safe place to sleep and recharge). Trail magic can be a drink-filled cooler left at a trailhead for hikers or an entire barbeque dinner waiting for hikers at a campground.
Said magic can manifest itself in a variety of ways along the trail: a water cache in the middle of a long desert stretch, a surprise hiker picnic serving up freshly cooked meals, some cocaine-packing strippers joining you at your campsite, or even a magical woodland toilet facilitating the comfortable expulsion of bodily waste (reading material included).
However, like a leprechaun, if you are looking for it, you are not going to find it. The magic of the trail cannot be counted on or sought out. Yet should you find yourself showered in the magic of the trail, it will surely serve as a comforting reminder of why you decided months ago (years ago?) to embark on your hike in the first place.
Most of the associations that run our 11 National Scenic Trails (and likely other trail associations, too) have lists of people who have volunteered to help hikers by being trail angels. The lists generally specify what people are willing to do, such as shuttle you to trailheads, put you up at night, let you use their laundry facilities, etc.
Be aware that if you offer trail angels money for assistance, namely money for gas, some will politely refuse. You have to respect that, too. But you can also encourage them to take the money and donate it to the trail association or local trail association chapter instead. Today, trails organizations are constantly starved for cash. Every $5 or $10 or $20 donation they get is golden.
When I was hiking the Florida Trail in 2017, many Floridians told me to be careful. They said there were a lot of unsavory characters in the state. More than one male said he would never hike the trail without a dog and a gun. Well, guess what? I ran into lovely people everywhere.
Angels Landing in Zion National Park is one of the most spectacular day hikes in the world. The trail to its lofty summit was hewn out of its steep, rock-solid spine in 1926 and it continues to thrill hikers to this day. The hike climbs up roughly 1,500 vertical feet along the narrow fin of stone that reaches a top elevation of 5,790 feet. A chain railing adds an element of safety, but if exposed heights make you weak in the knees, it will take a double-dose of courage to make the summit. This is one adventure that packs a mountain of excitement into a relatively compact, daring hike. Find hiking details and permit information below.
A permit is an opportunity, not a guarantee that conditions will allow a hike on your date and time. Environmental or trail conditions may result in the NPS closing the trail and you may not be able to do the hike. During most of the year, private vehicles are not allowed on the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, and the park shuttle provides access to the trailhead. Check park website for shuttle dates. When shuttles aren't running, if parking is full at the Grotto you may need to park at a nearby trailhead, or return later when parking is available. Zion Canyon Scenic Drive may close due to parking availability.
Applicants pay a $6 non-refundable application fee. This pays for recreation.gov to manage applications, run the lottery, and send emails to every applicant. You will automatically pay a $3 per person fee if recreation.gov issues a permit. This pays for National Park Service rangers to provide help on the trail and check permits.
If you get a permit, you need to print or download it to bring on your hike. Cellular and data connectivity in the park are poor, so do this before you get to Zion. You may be asked to show your permit and valid photo identification to rangers at any point along the trail.
Getting a permit does not guarantee that you will be able to do this hike. A permit is an opportunity, not a guarantee that conditions will allow a hike on your date and time. Having a permit does not guarantee the safety of the trail. Conditions may cause the trail to be impassable.
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Craig L. can offer advice, trip planning, and trail updates. He lives 0.5 miles off the MST (6 trail miles northwest of Waterrock Knob near the Mile High Campground). Craig is willing to help in emergency situations and is a member of the Haywood County Search and Rescue team. He can be contacted at 919-889-4262, laymancraig50@gmail.com, and craiglayman.com.
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Craig L. can offer advice, trip planning, and trail updates. Craig is willing to help in emergency situations and is a member of the Haywood County Search and Rescue team. He can be contacted at 919-889-4262, laymancraig50@gmail.com, and craiglayman.com.
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Wesley S. offers food, supplies, and shuttles to long-distance MST hikers in this portion of the trail. Email Wesley at m.wesley.sawyer@gmail.com at least a day or two in advance to check availability and make arrangements.
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Nancy W. offers shuttles to and from Sparta or lodging, trail goodies, and local expertise to long-distance MST hikers in this area. Email her at nancy.dexter@gmail.com or call or text her at 336-528-2729, ideally several days in advance, to check availability and make arrangements.
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EVTA has recruited volunteers who can assist hikers on this MST segment. Please e-mail trailangels@elkinvalleytrails.org if you need information, a shuttle, or other kinds of help.
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Celeste Q. provides shuttle services in this portion of the trail to long-distance MST hikers who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Text her at 336-577-0703 at least a couple of days in advance to check availability and make arrangements. 589ccfa754
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