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Utah

Angels Landing Trail

0.4 mi

Distance

478 ft

Gain

16 min

Time

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Inside Zion National Park
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Quick trip — under 2 mi

Out & back

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Elevation & route

Distance: 0.4 mi
Elevation gain: 478 ft
Highest point: 5,790 ft
Lowest point: 5,308 ft

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Permits & access

Managing agency: National Park Service
Permit required: Yes
Permit details: Everyone who hikes Angels Landing (beyond Scout Lookout) must have a permit obtained by lottery on Recreation.gov. Season: year-round (seasonal lotteries plus day-before lottery). Official source: https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/angels-landing-hiking-permits.htm

About this trail

Angels Landing Trail is a short out-and-back hike in Utah's National Park Service system covering 0.43 miles with 226 feet of elevation gain.

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