Ridge

Angels Landing

A steep, chained ridge leads high above Zion Canyon, with sheer drops and a permit required beyond Scout Lookout.

This strenuous climb follows Walter’s Wiggles to Scout Lookout, then an exposed sandstone spine with drops on both sides. Scout Lookout needs no permit; the chain section always does, obtained through the Recreation.gov lottery. Carry your permit and follow its start time. Avoid wet, icy or stormy conditions, prepare for extreme summer heat and photograph only from wider ledges clear of passing hikers; pets are prohibited.

Sceniq Category
Ridge
Best light
Morning
Best months
Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov
Time needed
Half a day

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Ridge

Angels Landing

A steep, chained ridge leads high above Zion Canyon, with sheer drops and a permit required beyond Scout Lookout.

This strenuous climb follows Walter’s Wiggles to Scout Lookout, then an exposed sandstone spine with drops on both sides. Scout Lookout needs no permit; the chain section always does, obtained through the Recreation.gov lottery. Carry your permit and follow its start time. Avoid wet, icy or stormy conditions, prepare for extreme summer heat and photograph only from wider ledges clear of passing hikers; pets are prohibited.

Sceniq Category
Ridge
Best light
Morning
Best months
Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov
Time needed
Half a day

Hikes

Get around

Eat & drink

Sleep

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