Angels Landing in Zion National Park

Angels Landing

So tiny that only angels could land on it.

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Angels Landing Details

Early park explorers who viewed this 1,488-foot monolith said its summit was so tiny that only angels could land on it. A surprising number of park visitors do climb to the top, however, and are rewarded with unobstructed views of Zion Canyon in all directions.

Difficulty

Low

Distance

N/A

Estimated time

Region

Zion Canyon

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Angels Landing

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West Rim Trail

A 14-mile trail along the west rim of Zion Canyon.

0.1 mi away

The Grotto

Shuttles are Out of Service

0.1 mi away

The Grotto

Shuttles are Out of Service

0.1 mi away

The Grotto

A beautiful mid-canyon spot for a picnic.

0.1 mi away

Angels Landing Trail

This tough trek is a five-mile, four-hour roundtrip.