We have now visited Zion National Park, Utah five times and done many of the hikes, including the boys and I doing The Narrows together back on our seven week trip through the American Southwest in 97, but it’s Angel’s Landing that draws hikers to the park.
Angel’s Landing is one of the world’s most renowned hikes.
Thirteen hikers have fallen and died from Angel’s Landing since 2000.
The trailhead is way down in Zion Canyon. The first part of the trail follows the river and is broad and well maintained. Switchbacks along the canyon wall lead up to the Refrigerator Canyon. The trail then follows a series of short steep switchbacks called Walter’s Wiggles where the elevation gain is rapid. This leads to Scout Lookout.
From here the last half mile of the trail follows the ridge across The Saddle and up the Hogsback. The Hogsback is a ridiculously steep and narrow climb using chains that are bolted into the stone to keep you from falling over the edge of the cliff.
I've done the hike three times now. However on our third trip up with River we got caught in bad weather which made a trip to the top too dangerous so we stopped at the chains.
At Scouts Lookout looking across The Saddle and up the Hogsback.
Marilyn is not giving up the chain.
River & I taking a break at Scout Lookout.
Angel’s Landing Trailhead with Angels’ Landing in the background.
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