This is the most popular way to get to Angel's Landing. You can take a Zion shuttle to the start point, which is The Grotto. The hike starts of crossing the river over a bridge and a nice easy warmup on a relatively level and sandy trail. The trail follows the river with a gradual uphill, until the trail starts to really ascend.
As you get closer to the cathedral walls, the trail turns very steep as it hugs the wall. This part of the trail is mostly carved out of the sandstone with little ridges scraped out for grip. Some of the trail is even covered overhead like a 3/4 covered cave. The trail then heads into Refrigerator Canyon and it appears like there is no way back out, until you take a sharp left turn and you hit the Wiggles switchbacks.
Most people stop at the saddle. The trail has great views from both sides, and lots of space to sit, eat lunch and take in the views from both the east and west sides of the canyon. From here you use chains and steep rock to climb out to Angel's Landing. On a busy day, you will find yourself waiting for others to come down as it often only allows single-file. If you go to early in spring, expect ice patches
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Primary ActivityHike
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Difficulty ratingDouble Black Diamond
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Route TypeOut & Back
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingHard
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Altitude min4,275 ft
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Altitude start4,275 ft
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Altitude end5,781 ft
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Grade12.6%
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Grade max-42.8%
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Grade min101.8%
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Distance climb2 miles
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Distance down630 ft
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Distance flat43 ft
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route
| status | trail | date | condition | description |
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Jan 26, 2023 @ 5:53am Jan 26, 2023 | We needed micro spikes from the start of Walter’s Wiggles to the top of Angels Landing. You can rent them in town |
- By todd
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