Angel's Landing (as in you might meet one) (Utah Trip Day 8/Zion NP)

Friday (9/16/2005) we hiked the hardest hike of the trip, Angel's Landing. Its a 5 mile round trip hike to the top of Angel's Landing, a cliff that extends right into the canyon and affords one of the best views. The hike has a total elevation change of 1500 feet and took us a total of 5 hours including a hour at the top. After what seems like a hundred switchbacks, the last third is over very narrow ledges with cliffs on both sides and chains for support. Its very doable if you are in shape and take your time but it can be treacherous and harrowing if you are afraid of heights. And you have to go down the same way you came, definitely harder on the way back. I'm glad we left this to last. The view is fantastic but after that I was done with hiking for a little while.

A few Angel's Landing pics below and here is the Zion gallery.


Last section of the hike


Top of Angel's Landing


View at the top