Angels Landing (Zion)
The chains — knife-edge scramble to a 1,488-ft sandstone summit over the Virgin River.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Utah, USA
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Sandstone (1,760 m)
- Best season
- Year-round
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
- Canoeing
- Fishing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Sandstone (1,760 m)
- Best season: Year-round
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
The chains — knife-edge scramble to a 1,488-ft sandstone summit over the Virgin River.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: Year-round
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Sandstone (1,760 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Worldwide
Biome
Sandstone (1,760 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Angels Landing (Zion) trip tools
Popular pursuits at Angels Landing (Zion)
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.
- Canoeing
Paddle routes, portages, and put-ins.
- Fishing
Resident gamefish, seasons, and the water that holds them.
