Angels Landing
NileGuide Expert Says:
You can't visit Zion without doing this deservedly classic hike, even if you stop short of the very skinny, very high up final push.
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Zion National Park
Zion National Park, UT 84767
NileGuide Expert tip:
You'll get cell service at the top. Be respectful of fellow hikers, please!
Description:
This is of course the not-to-be-missed hike of Zion. Angels Landing is famous for its views, its drop-offs, and its thigh-blasting climb. It's easy to find a picture spot at the top that makes it look like you're about to step back into sheer nothingness, although you'll be yards away from the edge during your photo shoot. Early mornings and late evenings are best during the blazing and crowded summer months. Remember to seriously check your fear of heights before you tackle this climb; many hikers call it a day at "Chicken-Out Point" (officially Scout Lookout) which still offers nice views without the gut-wrenching proximity of a thousand-foot fall from the aptly-named Angels Landing. Bizarre but true: you can get cell service on top. Please respect your fellow hikers and maintain outdoorsy silence by texting only!
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