Angels Landing via West Rim Trail - Austin Day 4
6.5 mi
Distance
2 hrs 45 min
Time
terrain
1,192 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a difficult one way trail in Zion National Park.
This trail goes by Walter's Wiggles, Scout Lookout, Upper Emerald Pools, Middle Emerald Pool, Lower Emerald Pools, and Lower Emerald Pool.
Beautiful hike in Zion National Park. Must park and take the shuttle to the trailhead of all hikes in Zion.
The trail is paved almost all the way up. Once you're at a top, you can go to the true summit - there are chains as it is fairly narrow up there and no longer paved.
Very busy hike, especially at the chains where people are going up and down the same chain. Lots of people stopped at the end of the paved section. Extremely easy trail to follow. Bring a wide-angle camera lens!
Sights to See
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We hiked this today and it was amazing! Perfect weather - cool and overcast. I cannot imagine doing this one in the heat of summer. The trail is paved up until the chains section, and easy to follow, though strenuous. If you've got dodgy knees like me, the way back down the switchbacks will not be your favorite.
Permits will be required after April 1st and it was obvious why. Gets backed up near the top with so many people trying to get past each other going both ways. I imagine it'll make it safer and more enjoyable without the bottlenecks of people waiting to get by. Probably goes without saying, but if you have a fear of heights you might wanna pick a different trail, though you can stop before the chains and it's still a great hike.
This was a bucket list hike for me and I am over the moon that we finally got to do this one! Carry plenty of water for this one, and expect a workout. 100% worth it!
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Really good hike. The switchbacks are very tiring so be prepared and take breaks as needed. The climbing part has very good views but you will be waiting a lot, as traffic can be bad as it’s the only way in and out and some parts are one way. Go early to avoid some of the traffic.
If you like this also do precipice at Arcadia
Also you get cell reception on the summit😃😂.
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One of the greatest experiences of my life! Get there early! The climb up is not too difficult. The angels landing part is pretty scary but fun. Take your time, carry a small pack with a drink and snacks. No hiking poles needed, you will need your hands. If you get there early you will be done and at the bottom by lunch.
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Public Tracks
Angels Landing to Emerald Lower Pool Trail, Washington County, UT, USA
Got into the park at 5:30am. Highly recommended to start Angels Landing at the front of the pack. If you're a faster paced hiker it will save you from the traffic jam until you're coming back down. This makes the switch backs and the climbing at the top more interesting. Awesome views up top and had a fun time scrambling up the rock faces where the chains were.Traffic wasn't so heavy on the trip back down, so we were able to jog most of it with only a minimal amount of stoppages. Took Lower Emerald as an easy hike to help cool the leg muscles down. Angels is a short trail, and rated hard due to the ascent of the switch back, the heights factor that bothers some people, and the need for sure footing in a lot of places at the top. Emerald is easy and enjoyable as a cool down trail.
