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Angels Landing Overlook – Angels Landing loop from Zion Canyon

Mountain hikes & routes

Angels Landing Overlook – Angels Landing loop from Zion Canyon

Hard

5.0

(1)

20

hikers

Angels Landing Overlook – Angels Landing loop from Zion Canyon

05:11

10.7km

700m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 6.48 km for 1.39 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.28 km

West Rim Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

If you want to hike topdown, take a shuttle to Lava Point. From there you can hike the West Rim Trail all the way down. Hiking from The Grotto is the hard way as you have to ascent a lot.

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2

2.85 km

Scout Lookout – West Rim Trail, Zion National Park

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The path to get there is steep in places and very winding, but wide and completely paved with concrete. And in the season it is very busy with tourists.

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3

2.94 km

West Rim Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Instead of taking the tourist-crowded last trail to Angels Landing, it's better to turn left at Scout Lookout and walk the West Rim Trail. Here you hardly meet a soul.

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4

6.10 km

Angels Landing Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Angels Landing Trail is a strenuous route in Zion National Park with steep drop-offs and very narrow sections. The technical route, with 21 switchbacks, and incredible views of Zion …

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5

6.41 km

Angels Landing

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

Angels Landing is a challenging hiking and climbing trail, with very steep drop offs on both sides. At the highest point, however, you have a wonderful view of Zion Canyon. …

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6

7.07 km

Angels Landing

Highlight • Summit

Go up to Angels Landing when the sun is in zenith, so you get beautiful picture without shadows. And beware of the squirrels and critters. They are all about your food and enter your backpacks.

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7

8.74 km

West Rim Trail Overlook – View of Zion Canyon

Highlight • Viewpoint

Impressive view over the valley.

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8

10.4 km

West Rim Trailhead South

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Steep climb but the view of the valley at the end makes up for everything.

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10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.03 km

1.38 km

196 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.34 km

5.24 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,770 m)

Lowest point (1,310 m)

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