Do you have to take the shuttle to Angels Landing?

Do you have to take the shuttle to Angels Landing? Private vehicles are not allowed to drive directly to the Angels Landing trailhead due to the park's restrictions. The Zion Canyon Shuttle, which operates for most of the year, provides access to the Grotto Picnic Area stop, where the Angels Landing trail begins.

Can we drive to Angels Landing?

While fairly strenuous, Angels Landing is one of the most popular hikes for anyone spending one day in Zion National Park. The trailhead is accessible by both car and shuttle, so it's easy enough to get there.

How long is the wait for the Zion shuttle?

Depending on where and when you board one of Zion's free shuttle buses you may have to wait 30 minutes or more for an available spot. Shuttles run every few minutes but they fill to standing room only for most of the day. Expect a wait at the Visitor Center in the morning with peak wait times from 8:00AM to noon.

Is Angels Landing hike a loop?

Proceed cautiously on this 15.5-mile loop trail near Springdale, Utah. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers.

What time should I arrive to Zion?

To avoid the crowds make sure to get out first thing in the morning. Never, never, never try to get on the shuttles anytime after 8:00 am if you want to avoid crowds and lines to get on the shuttles. The early start time is so worth it you guys!

How early should I get to Angels Landing?

Angels Landing is best hiked in the early morning or late afternoon. It is highly recommended to catch the first Zion Canyon Shuttle into the canyon. This trail is a hugely popular hike as hundreds of people hike this trail every day during the summer in Zion. Most hikers will start this hike between 8 am and 3 pm.

How early do I need to get to Zion National Park?

To avoid the crowds make sure to get out first thing in the morning. Never, never, never try to get on the shuttles anytime after 8:00 am if you want to avoid crowds and lines to get on the shuttles. The early start time is so worth it you guys!

Is Angels Landing harder than Narrows?

Two completely different hikes. Narrows is level...as long as you consider walking in the river level (which it is not). Angels Landing is much more strenuous, uphill, and people with height or edge concerns are strongly discouraged.

How to get to Angels Landing by car?

Can you drive to Angels Landing? Private vehicles are not allowed to drive directly to the Angels Landing trailhead due to the park's restrictions. The Zion Canyon Shuttle, which operates for most of the year, provides access to the Grotto Picnic Area stop, where the Angels Landing trail begins.

Can an average person hike Angels Landing?

Yes, it's possible. But it's vary rare that people do this. It would total around 10 miles of hiking in one day, much of which is slow hiking due to the water in the Narrows and the Hog's Back on Angels Landing.

How long does Angels Landing hike take?

The Angels Landing Trail is a total of 5 miles round-trip, from the trailhead to the summit and back. The hike takes about 4 or 5 hours.

Is Angels Landing an easy hike?

You must have a good level of physical fitness. Most of this climb comes before the narrow spine of Angels Landing. If you are very fatigued by the time you get to this point, it only makes the hike more dangerous. Once you are on the spine, it is a very strenuous, sometimes technically challenging climb to the top.

Do you need a reservation to hike Angels Landing on Zion?

You need a permit to hike Angels Landing These include but are not limited to: Hikers going to Scout Lookout do not need a permit. Visitors using the park shuttle do not need a permit or reservation. Visitors entering the park do not need a reservation, but do need to pay the park fee.

Can you do Angels Landing in sneakers?

You don't need any specialty gear in order to hike the Angels Landing Trail. However, there are a few things I would recommend bringing along: Hiking Shoes. You'll definitely want really good grip while hiking the Angels Landing Trail, so if possible, I recommend hiking shoes with traction over regular sneakers.

How much water do I need for Angels Landing?

Pack More Water Than You Expect to Use If there's one piece of gear that you absolutely can't hike Angels Landing Zion without, it's a water bottle—or several. As a general rule, hikers should plan to drink around one-half-liter of water for every hour of moderate hiking in moderate temperatures.

How much does Zion shuttle cost?

The Zion National Park and Springdale town shuttles are free. You do not need a ticket, permit or reservation to ride.

Do you need a shuttle for Angels Landing?

Angels Landing Trailhead Parking Parking for any trail in Zion Canyon is located either at the Zion Visitor Center, or the Zion Human History Museum. From either of these two locations, you need to ride the Zion Canyon Shuttle to the trailhead.

Where do you get on the shuttle for Angels Landing?

From either the visitor center or the museum, ride the shuttle up the canyon to Stop 6. The shuttle does not run early enough to take it to the trailhead for a sunrise hike so if you want to learn how to hike Angels Landing for sunrise without other people, read the section at the end.

Where can you go in Zion without shuttle?

Visit Kolob Canyons Kolob Canyons is a smaller section of the park that sits to the north of Zion Canyon Scenic Drive. This area has a few hiking trails and its own visitor center. If you want to avoid the crowds along the shuttle route, this is a great area of Zion to explore.

How far is the drop from Angels Landing?

The hike to Angels Landing includes the iconic Walter's Wiggles, Refrigerator Canyon and Scout Lookout on the West Rim trail. The final half mile follows the Angels Landing trail along an impossibly narrow rock ledge with 1,400 foot drops on either side.