HAND-VERIFIED TRAIL · ZION NATIONAL PARK

Angels Landing

5.4 midistance
1,500 ftelevation gain
2h 35mmoving time
278 ft/miaverage climb

Angels Landing is a 5.4 mi trail with 1,500 ft of climbing — about 2h 35m of moving time before you stop for anything. Dogs are not allowed, and we rate it comfortable from age 12. About 15% of it is shaded, and no refill point is recorded on the route.

CAN WE ALL GO?

Who this trail suits

🐕 No dogs 🧒 Comfortable from age 12 👶 No stroller 🚻 No restrooms 💧 No refill recorded ☀️ 15% shaded

Underfoot & overhead chains, exposed, permit

WHAT THIS CLIMB COSTS YOU

Angels Landing charges in hours, not miles.

5.4 mi and 1,500 ft of climbing work out to 2h 35m of moving time — before you stop for anything. No refill is recorded on the route — you carry all of it. Informational only, not medical advice.

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NAISMITH · CDC · ACSM · how these numbers are worked out

2h 35mmoving time, no breaks
1.3–2.5 Lwater, cool day → hot
80–150 gcarbs across that climb
HOW HARD IT FEELS

Steepness and shade

278 ft per mile 1st steepest of the 7 trails we've measured in Zion National Park
15% shaded Open ground — the hour you start decides the day

In July, Zion National Park runs around 100°F at the main visitor elevation, and this route gives you almost nothing to hide under. With no refill recorded on the route, everything you drink starts in your pack.

TODAY AT THE PARK

Before you leave the car

Tonight

55°F · Mostly Clear · wind 5 mph

NOAA forecast for Zion National Park — not for this trailhead specifically
⚠️ The Virgin River Narrows and all slot canyons closed

The Narrows and all slot canyons are closed at this time due to active or anticipated flash flooding.

Live NPS alert for Zion National Park · source
⚠️ Stage 2 fire restrictions in effect

No setting, building, maintaining, attending, or using open fires of any kind in the park. This includes campfires and charcoal fires in Watchman Campground, South Campground, and picnic areas in Zion Canyon. Stoves...

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QUICK ANSWERS

Frequently asked

How long does Angels Landing take?

About 2h 35m of moving time for 5.4 mi and 1,500 ft of climbing — that is Naismith's planning rule, so it counts walking only, with nothing for photos, lunch or the queue at the top.

How much water should I carry on Angels Landing?

Planning figures for that much moving time are 1.3–2.5 L, cool day to hot. No refill point is recorded on the route, so you carry all of it. Informational only, not medical advice.

Can I take a dog on Angels Landing?

No — Angels Landing is closed to dogs. Our Zion National Park dog guide lists the trails where they are welcome, plus boarding and the nearest 24/7 vet.

Is Angels Landing good for kids?

We rate it comfortable from age 12. It is not a stroller route. That rating is our own hand-check of length, footing and exposure, not an official NPS grade.

When is the best time of day to hike Angels Landing?

About 15% of the route is shaded, and Zion National Park peaks around 100°F in its hottest month. The less shade a route has, the more of it you want behind you before midday.