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Activity The Grotto, Zion NP

Angels Landing

An activity in The Grotto, Zion NP, free to visit and worth about 5 hours. Best time to go: Early morning.

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Angels Landing in The Grotto, Zion NP
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Why go

Chain-assisted climb along a narrow fin to a summit 1,500 ft above the canyon.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Zion NP, alongside 3 activities, 2 outdoor spots and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Angels Landing, 0.0 mi away as the crow flies. Set aside about 5 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
The Grotto
Price
Free
Time needed
5 hr
Best time
Early morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Zion NP. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Angels Landing

    Chain-assisted ridge hike to a narrow summit 1,500 ft above the canyon.

    Activity · Zion · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Emerald Pools Trail

    Short hikes to pools and seasonal waterfalls below cliffs, starting at Zion Lodge.

    Outdoors · Zion · 0.7 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Emerald Pools Trail

    Short trails to pools and seasonal waterfalls below Red Arch Mountain.

    Outdoors · 0.7 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    The Narrows

    Wade the Virgin River upstream through a slot canyon from the Riverside Walk.

    Activity · Zion · 3.2 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    The Narrows

    Wade the Virgin River between thousand-foot walls from the end of Riverside Walk.

    Activity · 3.2 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Canyon Overlook Trail

    1-mile round trip on the east side to a view straight down Zion Canyon.

    Activity · 3.2 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Angels Landing is a stop on our Las Vegas & National Parks route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More things to do in Zion NP

Another curated activity in Zion NP. See the full Zion NP guide.

When to go: weather by month, based on Zion

Our climate figures for Zion NP come from nearby Zion. Average daily highs in Zion run from 41°F in December to 89°F in July; February is usually the wettest month. For Angels Landing itself, we suggest: Early morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Zion from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Zion weather by month (covers Zion NP).

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Angels Landing, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Zion Cyn Rd, Springdale, UT 84767, USA
Coordinates
37.25924, -112.95126
Destination
Zion NP, Utah

Angels Landing: quick answers

How much time do you need at Angels Landing?

Plan on about 5 hours at Angels Landing. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Angels Landing?

Our pick: Early morning. Insider tip: Permit required via lottery on recreation.gov; Scout Lookout needs no permit.

Is Angels Landing free?

Yes, we list Angels Landing as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Angels Landing?

Angels Landing is at Zion Cyn Rd, Springdale, UT 84767, USA, in The Grotto. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Angels Landing?

Angels Landing appears on Las Vegas & National Parks, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Zion NP.

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