The Complete STEP-BY-STEP Guide to Angels Landing in Zion National Park

Can you do Angel's Landing? Watch this video and find out if you can! We'll show you what to expect and things to consider.
1. Check conditions before you go
2. Get the right gear
3. Catch the shuttle and go to the Grotto- stop #6
4. Go before you go
5. Get going!
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  • @WereintheRockies
    @WereintheRockies3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! Recommended gear for Zion: wereintherockies.com/zion-rec... For self-guided tours to many places out west, including Zion, click here: wereintherockies.com/store/

  • @ashleytuzikow9005
    @ashleytuzikow90053 жыл бұрын

    I’ll be hiking Angels Landing for the first time in one week! This video has me so pumped! Thanks for all these tips!

  • @sobeydaelizabethcortes8381
    @sobeydaelizabethcortes83812 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video!! This video is perfect!! It is straight to the point and full of facts.

  • @theresahoszowski7191
    @theresahoszowski71913 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your video, I was able to do the hike in its entirety earlier this week! I had seen way too many videos mostly scaring people and lots of negativity- but you laid it out nicely and made me feel mentally better about it!

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!!! And? Did you love it?

  • @nicholasjagneaux
    @nicholasjagneaux3 жыл бұрын

    Your no-nonsense approach really helps to make this hike seem doable for everyone. There was no sensationalism, just a straightforward guide to the trail. I also really like the bonus tip at the end. (By the way, who in the world is giving this a thumbs-down? Must be a "rival" vlogger. :) )

  • @runningwithjane
    @runningwithjane3 жыл бұрын

    Great video, guys! Love Zion and would love to do this someday!

  • @AP-br6dh
    @AP-br6dh2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the straight forward tips on doing Angeles Landing. Love your enthusiasm and appreciate you guys not taking it lightly, not making the hike into some sort of bucket list item or personal challenge thing like in some other videos I’ve seen. We just got back from ZNP, we didn’t do this particular hike but will consider it when we go back next time. Thanks again!

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome. 😀

  • @jacksontruong6032
    @jacksontruong60323 жыл бұрын

    You guys basically planned my entire trip!! Everything I knew about this place, how to get around, shuttles, where to stay, etc. was from your videos! We did Angel's Landing and The Narrows and it was truly truly amazing.

  • @jacksontruong6032

    @jacksontruong6032

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    3 жыл бұрын

    You’re very welcome!

  • @jamesmahoney6824
    @jamesmahoney68243 жыл бұрын

    Really like your channel. Great job!

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @cake6399
    @cake63992 жыл бұрын

    Very informative 😎

  • @Lilia4102
    @Lilia41022 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video I just like to watch videos from home

  • @203dpk
    @203dpk3 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful. Thanks! My wife and I and our two boys are going Zion and Bryce in April. Looking forward to hiking Angel's Landing!

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    3 жыл бұрын

    That will be a wonderful experience. Have a great time

  • @johnlavis4605
    @johnlavis46053 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this great video. Can not wait to get the chance to fly to the US and hike Angels landing.

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    3 жыл бұрын

    A once in a lifetime experience. I hope you get to do it soon.

  • @taylorglad6343
    @taylorglad63433 жыл бұрын

    I did this hike yesterday, and I did it two years ago and only made it to scouts lookout, but this time I made it to the top.

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    3 жыл бұрын

    Woo hoo! Congratulations!! 🎉 Worth it?

  • @taylorglad6343

    @taylorglad6343

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@WereintheRockies definitely worth it.

  • @simonsouth6184
    @simonsouth6184 Жыл бұрын

    I recieved my pass ... im doing it in September... im a bit apprehensive!!!!! This vlog has calmed my nerves 🤪🤪🤪 a bit !!!! Great vlogs.. cheers🙂👍🇬🇧

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    Жыл бұрын

    You got this! Just take it slow and you'll be just fine! Have fun.

  • @nichtsschlagteinenastronau7782
    @nichtsschlagteinenastronau77822 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I will try it in may - if Corona allows it. Greetings from Germany!

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good luck!

  • @alieshasalisbury1453
    @alieshasalisbury14533 жыл бұрын

    I have to admit, your tip of there being a bathroom halfway up is such a relief! Lol. I was thinking I was going to have to try not to drink so much water haha. I couldn’t get tickets for the 6am shuttle, but got them for the 7am, I sure hope it’s not already too crowded by then. Do you know how early we can line up for the shuttle? I definitely want to be on the very first 7am shuttle.

  • @ericsierra-franco7802
    @ericsierra-franco78022 жыл бұрын

    I've heard the NPS is going to implement a lottery system for Angels Landing. Which is probably a good idea.

  • @alextownsend6662

    @alextownsend6662

    2 жыл бұрын

    Looks amazing but I don’t go hiking to be in traffic.

  • @teribedenbaugh3471
    @teribedenbaugh34713 жыл бұрын

    Did this hike just last week and I wish I would’ve found your video before going. Everything went well. My grand sons (13,11,7) did this with my son and I. I’m not super afraid of heights but I think I had some PTSD after this hike. I was fine while doing it but after.. I kept thinking what could’ve gone wrong 😱. But soooo glad I did it. My son had a tether to his 7 yo but even that can have cause for concern. The 7 yo had no problems with the height! I would definitely recommend this hike. We started after 3:30 bc tickets for the shuttle’s were hard to get 🤦🏼‍♀️ bc of Covid. We did it in under 4 hours and not as many people that late. The hike down is much faster than the hike up.

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    3 жыл бұрын

    You survived to tell the tale! Way to go. We haven't taken our children on this hike yet for the same concerns you had.

  • @rayray4192

    @rayray4192

    6 ай бұрын

    People are traumatized after Angel’s landing. Only a fool takes w7 year old on Angel.

  • @debbyfox3768
    @debbyfox37683 жыл бұрын

    I’m so grateful I found your channel. I planned a last minute Memorial Day trip and had no idea about the shuttles. Thanks to you I was able to book a commercial shuttle. We want to do Angels Landing however the shuttle is picking us up from the visitor center at 10 am and the return is four hours later. Will that be enough time? Also, how much time should we allow ourselves to get into the park after we find parking? I’m assuming the lines to get in will be long and I’m worried we will miss the shuttle. Thank you so much for all the info. I’ll be watching every one of your Zion videos before we go.

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    3 жыл бұрын

    Last time I did Angel's Landing, I did it in under 3 hours but I went pretty fast. If you are in good shape, you can go up those switch backs for the first 2 miles in not too much time. However, once you get to the Hog's back "chain section" it can take 45 minutes to do the last half mile because you have to wait your trun as you pass people. If you are running out of time, you can stop at Scout's Lookout (2 miles into the hike) As far as entrance to the park, if you are walking in, the line has never been more than 10 minutes. Your shuttle company may drive you into the park as well, depending on which company you use. Good luck

  • @roroc1311
    @roroc131111 ай бұрын

    Love your videos. So helpful. With the new lottery system in place, do you suppose this hike will still be 4-5hrs.?

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    11 ай бұрын

    I would still plan on it being that long. The chain section (which is the section the lottery allows you to hike), is only 0.5 mile. Whether you do the chain section or not, it will still take a good several hours.

  • @rayray4192
    @rayray41926 ай бұрын

    The video at 17 seconds in is helpful. That particular spot scares me. I sat at the bottom of the trail for 1 hour watching people start and finish. I had no permit.

  • @milwaukeemotor5995
    @milwaukeemotor59953 жыл бұрын

    yes to everything, and yes to deathly afraid of heights, my palms would be sweating, and i would slip, and fall backwards into the canyon or be frozen in fear

  • @fsusarge
    @fsusarge3 жыл бұрын

    T -35 days....can't wait! Any new additional tips since presenting these?

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Old Ranger! I've got more Zion videos coming soon. Just finished up a big project I was working on but now I can get back to making more videos.

  • @dain11279
    @dain1127924 күн бұрын

    I’m going next month, being a hiker it’s always been a dream of mine. I hope I can get a permit to go to the top in the day-before lottery, fingers crossed.

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    22 күн бұрын

    I hope you can too! Enjoy.

  • @Me-ou7pk
    @Me-ou7pk23 күн бұрын

    Do you need a permit even if you are just going to Scouts lookout?

  • @costernocht
    @costernocht2 жыл бұрын

    Terrific video, but 0:27 told me everything I need to know! :)

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha. Crazy!

  • @kyndalbirthservices7894
    @kyndalbirthservices7894 Жыл бұрын

    I know a lot of people visit around Thanksgiving time and I was trying to plan for the first week in December next year, in your opinion, is that too dangerous of a time to try this hike? All of y’all‘s videos are really helping me and my husband plan our 10 year anniversary trip next year so I really appreciate all the content you put out❤

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!! To answer your question, it just depends on if there is ice on the ground. If so, then it’s too dangerous in our opinion. :)

  • @rayray4192

    @rayray4192

    6 ай бұрын

    It’s 32 degrees in Zion this morning, December 2. Going up to 55. “ Y’all” is not an English word. It’s hillbilly speech. “ All y’all?” Come on.

  • @troyjones5522
    @troyjones55223 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video. Thank you. Is it required to take the shuttle? Can I park there or take an uber?

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    3 жыл бұрын

    Can’t take an Uber. But there are other options. See our two videos: kzread.info/dash/bejne/d46i2pekkbizo8Y.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/o6l4qclvo5mpcrA.html

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    3 жыл бұрын

    Also our blog post wereintherockies.com/zion-shuttle-guide/

  • @troyjones5522

    @troyjones5522

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@WereintheRockies Thank you

  • @travismolly4654
    @travismolly46543 жыл бұрын

    I'm leaving from Michigan to attempt Angeles landing on Friday, I hiked half dome in Yosemite this summer 😳 but only made it to the cables. I didn't attempt to go to the top cause my strength was week 🙃. It was a 10 hour hike 🚶‍♂️ and a 140 mile drive 🚗 from Fresno. I believe that the drive and lack of rest stops kept me from getting to the top of half -dome . Shure hope 🙏 to complete angles landing. I'm staying in Springdale. Should I start at the Grotto or take your route? What do you think of canyon overlook trail 👣 for the second 🤔 days hike?

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yosemite and Zion in one year! Awesome. I would start at the Grotto. If you still have energy when you come back down, head to Emerald Pools and back to the Lodge. Second day canyon overlook trail = 👍!

  • @jameswatson9544

    @jameswatson9544

    3 жыл бұрын

    H)

  • @erikchu5996
    @erikchu59963 жыл бұрын

    How was the way down? I'm personally scared of heights so I'm on the fence entirely. please advise!

  • @ohaigabriela

    @ohaigabriela

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I agree too. I feel like going up might be easier but going down seems harder 😅

  • @oscarmolinaoutdooradventur1648
    @oscarmolinaoutdooradventur1648 Жыл бұрын

    ❤️❤️❤️👍🏼

  • @Robert-fs1pb
    @Robert-fs1pbАй бұрын

    Their other less damaging trails there that are just as beautiful.I could think of at least 4.or fish the rivers for trout.

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    Ай бұрын

    Yes! Lots of beautiful trails. ❤️

  • @mr.elastomeric1787
    @mr.elastomeric17873 жыл бұрын

    What do you do with the ticket do you have to check in? going tomorrow morning

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just show it to them at the visitor center. They should give you a wrist band to wear for the day

  • @Blazeww
    @Blazeww2 жыл бұрын

    So the permit they want you to get is fair. But is a lottery which isn't exactly a winner for everyone that buys a ticket. Do they have also have to pay for it to.... Some scrap by on trips. Like oh 160 to get to Florida and 160 back and 2 dollars left upon return... Some people do that several times a year.

  • @laurasowa
    @laurasowa2 жыл бұрын

    I am not afraid of the hike as much as I am about the crowds. I understand there is a lottery system. Any idea how many permits will be issued? Better yet, we are hearing perhaps late afternoon might actually be LESS crowded than early morning for this hike?? We will be there the first week in June.

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    2 жыл бұрын

    There’s no way of telling yet. I have a video coming out in a week or two with more details about it. But I wouldn’t be surprised if the afternoon is less crowded. It’s really hot in the afternoon in Zion.

  • @laurasowa

    @laurasowa

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@WereintheRockies thank you. I'll keep watching. Your videos have been very helpful!

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome! Hope you have a great trip.

  • @jessicabee4032
    @jessicabee40322 жыл бұрын

    Hi this is so late but my hikes is at 8am for angels landing and it says arrive at your time no earlier.. does that mean I can’t go earlier?

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sorry we didn't see this earlier. We hope you had a great time on your hike! Let us know how it was.

  • @minkhs
    @minkhs3 жыл бұрын

    what is the best month to go ?

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good question. Zion has good weather almost year round. Best time to go is probably early spring or late fall (March or October/November). Weather is still good and there aren't as many people. Just my opinion.

  • @oreg1965
    @oreg19652 жыл бұрын

    Great video, thank you. But the speech is too quiet compared to the music.

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the feedback.

  • @karinaromero1936
    @karinaromero19362 жыл бұрын

    Do you need a ticket to take the shuttle? Where can I find the shuttle and where can I leave my car?

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    2 жыл бұрын

    Watch our Zion playlist for loads of information about it. Park in Springdale. Shuttles are free. No permit needed right now for the hike but they may add a permit requirement next year

  • @karinaromero1936

    @karinaromero1936

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@WereintheRockies thank you :)

  • @toetz4491
    @toetz4491 Жыл бұрын

    Can i take my drone up Angel's Landing?

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    Жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately, drones are not allowed in national parks.

  • @toetz4491

    @toetz4491

    Жыл бұрын

    @@WereintheRockies ok thanx

  • @karinaromero1936
    @karinaromero19362 жыл бұрын

    Do I need a permit to hike?

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not right now, but probably next year.

  • @felixthecat2786
    @felixthecat27862 жыл бұрын

    Deathly afraid of heights+vertigo. I still want to see this place though. Maybe I won't do the full Angel's landing though. I don't want to hold up the line by crying like a little bitch.

  • @Fauxtralto

    @Fauxtralto

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am also terrified of heights but fine as long as there is a harness or some way to not be right in the edge but seeing how narrow this is and there being so many people going both ways…. Nope. I’d get up there and need an air rescue down

  • @davidsaroea5530
    @davidsaroea55303 жыл бұрын

    Let's do this super drunk

  • @rayray4192
    @rayray41926 ай бұрын

    Jerry Arizona has a video of hiking Angel in the winter. He’s not a knucklehead. He is experienced.

  • @rayray4192
    @rayray41926 ай бұрын

    Angela’s landing is not 5 miles. It’s 1 mile. From Grotto bus stop you hike up to Scout Lookout on west rim trail. You can continue on west rim trail or hike Angel’s landing which is 1.1 miles round trip. Pretty sure those numbers are correct.

  • @WereintheRockies

    @WereintheRockies

    5 ай бұрын

    The hike is 5.4 miles. However, from Scout Lookout to the top of Angels Landing (and back to Scout Lookout) is approx 1 mile. www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/zion-canyon-trail-descriptions.htm