Angels Landing trails

From the West Rim Trailhead near the Virgin River, the route leaves the canyon floor and climbs the west side of Zion Canyon, with the river corridor, Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, and the Great White Throne gradually opening across the valley. After the lower switchbacks, the West Rim Trail enters the cooler,…

Distance: 2.8 Km • Elevation gain: 377 m • Maximum elevation: 1,625 m

Starting at Zion Lodge, the route crosses the Virgin River and enters the Emerald Pools trail system, moving through canyon greenery toward the shaded alcove of Lower Emerald Pool. It then climbs toward Upper Emerald Pool, where sandy tread, stone steps, seasonal water, and high sandstone walls create a…

Distance: 9.7 Km • Elevation gain: 872 m • Maximum elevation: 1,688 m

From the Zion Canyon floor near the Virgin River, the Angels Landing route follows the West Rim Trail away from The Grotto, climbing quickly above the cottonwoods and canyon walls with widening views toward landmarks such as The Organ, the Great White Throne, and the surrounding sandstone cliffs of Zion…

Distance: 7.4 Km • Elevation gain: 766 m • Maximum elevation: 1,681 m

Hike from West Rim Trailhead to Angels Landing and Emerald Pools via West Rim Trail, Virgin River, Scout Lookout, Kayenta Trail, Lower Emerald Pool, Middle Emerald Pool and Upper Emerald Pool in the Zion National Park. #Hiking #Canyon #Zion #Nature #River #Rock #Falls

Distance: 11.2 Km • Elevation gain: 1,285 m • Maximum elevation: 1,627 m

Embarking on the Angels Landing via the West Rim Trail is an exhilarating adventure that promises both breathtaking views and a thrilling challenge. After crossing the bridge over the Virgin River, you’ll meander through stunning landscapes, with the coolness of Refrigerator Canyon offering a refreshing…

Distance: 8.0 Km • Elevation gain: 891 m • Maximum elevation: 1,694 m

The East Mesa Trail to Observation Point in Zion National Park offers a breathtaking hike through diverse landscapes, taking you through scrubby desert terrain and high-altitude plateaus, culminating in a breathtaking panorama of Zion Canyon. From the vantage point at Observation Point, one can marvel at…

Distance: 11.3 Km • Elevation gain: 239 m • Maximum elevation: 2,074 m