Angel’s Landing is a magnetic force drawing thousands of hikers into Zion every year. Not surprisingly—it’s an epic day hike combining both spectacular views and a thrilling hiking experience. After tackling rapid switchbacks, steep drop-offs, and an exposed spine while holding onto a chain, we’ll be standing 1,500 ft above the canyon floor, taking in awe-inspiring views of Zion National Park. Having a local guide on this trip means that you’ll get a unique and educational experience, and not worry about permits and the lottery—your guide takes care of all that. Hiking the 5.4-mile Angel’s Landing is not for the faint of heart, but if you’ve been looking to push your limits and reach new heights, look no further. This is the trip.
Angel’s Landing is a rock formation and one of the most unique and spectacular hikes in Zion National Park. The trail will take us on a 5.4-mile journey through steep switchbacks, steep drop-offs on both sides, and an exposed spine, until we reach a narrow sandstone ridge with jaw-dropping views. Angel’s Landing is not for the faint of heart, as its exposed sections and holding onto a chain will make anyone weak in the knees. However, with a super experienced guide alongside you—who will not only make sure you feel confident walking along such sections, but will tell you all about Zion National Park, its history, and much more—you’ll be in good hands. You also won’t have to worry about your permit; your guides will obtain one for you as well. Discover the beauty of Zion by hiking the Angel’s Landing: the whole hike takes approximately 6-7 hours.
We are so glad we booked a guided hike to Angel’s Landing instead of trying to do it ourselves. Not only did we get easy access to permits, we got an incredible amount of information about what we were seeing in terms of geology, plants, and animals. We also got expert guidance on the technical sections, which were icy. That alleviated my fears as a parent and allowed me to more fully enjoy the experience. Our guide, Grant, was incredibly knowledgeable and a genuinely nice person. Can’t recommend highly enough!
We spent two days with Grant from Zion guide hub and couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Not only did he navigate us through the narrows and get us to the top of angels landing safely, he also pointed out things we would have never noticed. He shared with a wealth of knowledge about the history of the park, nature, and hiking we didn’t know we needed, but are so grateful to have. Everyone we encountered was envious of our guide and rightfully so. We will definitely be back!
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This Angel’s Landing guided hike is perfect for those looking for a real challenge. Total length of this full-day hike is 5.4 miles (8.7 km) with an elevation gain of 1,488 ft (453 m), and it will test your endurance and determination as you navigate steep switchbacks and a narrow, exposed spine with steep drop-offs on either side.
Hiking the Angel’s Landing is not for the faint of heart, but for those wanting to push themselves to new heights and experience the beauty of nature in its purest form.
Zion National Park offers plenty of outdoor activities—check out other adventures we have in Zion National Park.
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
Anyone who hikes Angel’s Landing needs a permit. The park uses a lottery system for guides to allocate permits, so this tour isn’t available every day. Your guides have obtained permits for hiking this trail, with dates currently available until June. This means that you do not have to enter the lottery yourself.
Please note that commercial permits for the second part of the year have not yet been released by the park. Available dates for July through December dates will be published as soon as your guides secure the permits. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
Group sizes and pricing
Angel’s Landing guided hikes can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
To get to your Angel’s Landing guided tour, you first have to reach Zion National Park. Most people fly into Las Vegas Airport (LAS) or Salt Lake City (SLC). From there, you can either rent a car or take a shuttle service to reach Zion National Park—it will take you anywhere between 2.5 to 4 hours.
Once there, get on the Zion Canyon Shuttle—they leave every few minutes either from Zion Canyon Visitor Center or Temple of Sinawava. You’ll get off The Grotto Stop (number 6). This is the starting point for several trails, including the Angel’s Landing.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both emergency medical and travel insurance.
With medical insurance, if you have an accident or medical emergency on or off the mountain, you’ll avoid paying out of pocket for costly expenses. This covers everything from hospital treatments to emergency air transportation and more. Travel insurance covers canceled flights, natural disasters and other scenarios that may interrupt your travel plans.
We also expect you to respect local regulations and take measures to protect yourselves, your guides, and the communities you’re traveling to. If you need assistance selecting the right insurance for your group, let us know and we will be happy to help!
To book a trip, please pay the full amount at the checkout.
We had such a great time on both of our tours in the Narrows with Nick and on Angel’s Landing with AJ! Both guides were friendly, outgoing and informative which added that little something extra to our adventures. We would highly recommend!