"A famously heart-racing hike in Zion National Park composed of relentless switchbacks followed by a final exposed section where hikers use cables to scramble along a narrow ridge. The payoff is breathtaking views of sandstone cliffs and the valley below, making the adrenaline-filled climb well worth it for many." - Carrie Dennis
Carrie Dennis
Carrie Dennis is a New York City-based writer and editor with more than a decade of content strategy experience. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Gothamist, Time magazine, Men’s Journal, Redbook, and Thrillist.
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This place is incredible but challenging, first Yo need a permit to be able to access Angels Landing, if you get it enjoy the trail!! But first you Need to get there, it's a challenging uphill but secure walk, if you manage to get up you will have an amazing experience even without accessing Angels Landing, don't worry there are plenty of trails at the top!
Manasa C
Google
One of the dangerous hikes in the United States with steep incline, narrow ridge for the last 1.5 miles that requires to traverse with the help of chains. With people climbing up and down at the same time it can be daunting at few spots, but the views from the top makes it all worthwhile- see video for reference. Requires permit to hike.
Rahul Kumar
Google
The views on the Angels Landing hike are absolutely stunning and the trail is well-kept — a true bucket list experience. But despite the timed entry system, the chain section felt overcrowded, with many people rushing up and down carelessly. It made the experience feel unsafe at times. Maybe it was just a bad day, but I hope for better trail etiquette in the future.
Levanon Szoke
Google
One of the most breathtaking views I’ve ever seen! Absolutely worth the hike. We went in August, so I recommend starting early to beat the heat and crowds.
Rick White
Google
Visited on 9.21.2025. There are fantastic and spectacular views along the various trailheads in this area of Zion National Park.
Waffelsworldtour Anaïse Et Nico
Google
This is by far the best hike in Zion, even if you don’t do the very last part for which you need a permit it’s still the best in Zion, the view, the stones, the hike itself make it a great experience that you will not forget if you go to Zion National park
Dhruv Pathak
Google
A hike full of risks and adventure. A dangerous but adrenaline filled hike. Takes about an hour to complete from the top of the West Rim Trail.
Requires a permit before hand (permit available one day before).
All in all a tough trail with cliffs and edges of the mountain. Alot of steep, 5000ft edges to cross and climb to reach the Angels Landing summit.
Emaad Paracha
Google
What a wonderful hike and experience. Takes about 1 hour to the ridge and then another 45 minutes to the top (for which you need a permit that you have to apply for). The 45 minutes to the top of Angel’s Landing is so worth it. It does get scary at some parts with steep falls but the chains help a lot and the permits restrict how many people can be there, which helps make it safe. 100% worth it!