Angels Landing, known previously as the Temple of Aeolus, is a 1,488-foot (454 m) tall rock formation[2] in Zion National Park in southwestern Utah, United States. A renowned trail cut into solid rock in 1926 leads to the top of Angels Landing and provides panoramic views of Zion Canyon.
The trail to Angels Landing is 2.5 miles (4.0 km) long with an approximate 1,500 feet (460 m) elevation gain. The hike is rated as a class 3 difficulty based on the Yosemite Decimal System.[3] It begins at the Grotto drop-off point on the park's shuttle system, which operates from early spring through late fall.[4] It roughly follows the path of the Virgin River for some time along the West Rim Trail, slowly gaining elevation in sandy terrain. Most of the trail is uphill on the way up to Angels Landing. As the trail gets steeper and leaves behind the river, it becomes paved. After a series of steep switchbacks, the trail goes through the area between Angels Landing and the Zion Canyon that is a gradual ascent. Walter's Wiggles, a series of 21 steep switchbacks, are the last hurdle before Scout Lookout. The wiggles are named after Walter Ruesch, who was the first superintendent for Zion National Park and constructed the switchbacks in 1926.[5]
Scout Lookout is generally the turnaround point for those who are unwilling to make the final summit push to the top of Angels Landing.[6] The last half-mile of the trail is strenuous and lined with numerous sharp drop-offs and narrow paths. Chains to grip are provided for portions of the last half-mile to the top at 5,790 feet (1,760 m).[7]
As of 2023, 16 deaths have been confirmed at or near Angels Landing.[9]
In July 2018, the trail was closed following damage due to a severe storm and was reopened in September 2018.[10]
Since 2022, hikers who go beyond Scout Lookout have been required to have a permit.[11] This permit program was instituted due to overcrowding in prior years and is intended to improve visitor experiences, protect the park, and increase the safety of the hike. Permits can be acquired from the National Park Service in a quarterly seasonal lottery, as well as through a day-before application.[12]
Climateedit
Spring and fall are the most favorable seasons to visit Angels Landing. According to the Köppen climate classification system, it is located in a cold semi-arid climate zone, which is defined by the coldest month having an average mean temperature below 32 °F (0 °C), and at least 50% of the total annual precipitation being received during the spring and summer. This desert climate receives less than 10 inches (250 millimeters) of annual rainfall, and snowfall is generally light during the winter.[13]
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For the proposed skyscraper in Los Angeles California see Angels Landing Los Angeles Angels Landing known previously as the Temple of Aeolus is a 1 488 foot 454 m tall rock formation 2 in Zion National Park in southwestern Utah United States A renowned trail cut into solid rock in 1926 leads to the top of Angels Landing and provides panoramic views of Zion Canyon Angels LandingAngels Landing Zion CanyonHighest pointElevation1 760 m 5 770 ft Prominence430 ft 130 m 1 Parent peakCathedral Mountain 6 930 ft 1 Isolation0 3 mi 0 48 km 1 ListingGrand Staircase Coordinates37 16 10 N 112 56 53 W 37 26944 N 112 94806 W 37 26944 112 94806GeographyZion National Park Washington County UtahShow map of UtahAngels Landing the United States Show map of the United StatesLocationZion National Park Washington County UtahTopo mapUSGS Temple of SinawavaGeologyAge of rockJurassicMountain typeMonolithType of rockNavajo Sandstone Contents 1 Trail 2 Climate 3 Climbing routes 4 Gallery 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksTrail editThe trail to Angels Landing is 2 5 miles 4 0 km long with an approximate 1 500 feet 460 m elevation gain The hike is rated as a class 3 difficulty based on the Yosemite Decimal System 3 It begins at the Grotto drop off point on the park s shuttle system which operates from early spring through late fall 4 It roughly follows the path of the Virgin River for some time along the West Rim Trail slowly gaining elevation in sandy terrain Most of the trail is uphill on the way up to Angels Landing As the trail gets steeper and leaves behind the river it becomes paved After a series of steep switchbacks the trail goes through the area between Angels Landing and the Zion Canyon that is a gradual ascent Walter s Wiggles a series of 21 steep switchbacks are the last hurdle before Scout Lookout The wiggles are named after Walter Ruesch who was the first superintendent for Zion National Park and constructed the switchbacks in 1926 5 Scout Lookout is generally the turnaround point for those who are unwilling to make the final summit push to the top of Angels Landing 6 The last half mile of the trail is strenuous and lined with numerous sharp drop offs and narrow paths Chains to grip are provided for portions of the last half mile to the top at 5 790 feet 1 760 m 7 The half mile section up the spine the Angels Landing Trail West Rim Trail was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1987 8 As of 2023 16 deaths have been confirmed at or near Angels Landing 9 In July 2018 the trail was closed following damage due to a severe storm and was reopened in September 2018 10 Since 2022 hikers who go beyond Scout Lookout have been required to have a permit 11 This permit program was instituted due to overcrowding in prior years and is intended to improve visitor experiences protect the park and increase the safety of the hike Permits can be acquired from the National Park Service in a quarterly seasonal lottery as well as through a day before application 12 Climate editSpring and fall are the most favorable seasons to visit Angels Landing According to the Koppen climate classification system it is located in a cold semi arid climate zone which is defined by the coldest month having an average mean temperature below 32 F 0 C and at least 50 of the total annual precipitation being received during the spring and summer This desert climate receives less than 10 inches 250 millimeters of annual rainfall and snowfall is generally light during the winter 13 Climbing routes editClimbing routes on Angels Landing include 14 Prodigal Son V class 5 7 C2 9 pitches Lowe Route IV V class 5 13 or 5 9 C3 13 pitches Northeast Buttress IV class 5 10 8 pitches South Face II class 5 10 3 pitches Ball and Chain V class 5 12d A0 9 pitches Angels Hair V class 5 13a 11 pitchesGallery edit nbsp Summit of Angels Landing nbsp Zion Canyon as seen from the summit of Angels Landing nbsp Looking toward the top of Angels Landing nbsp Angels Landing trail including chain cables nbsp Zion Canyon viewed from Angels Landing showing the immense vertical relief nbsp Panorama of Zion National Park taken from Angels Landing with Cathedral Mountain left of center and the Great White Throne far right zoom view See also editGreat White ThroneReferences edit a b c Angels Landing Utah Peakbagger com Zion National Park eHike Angel s Landing Climbing Hiking and Mountaineering summitpost org SummitPost Retrieved 17 December 2017 Lloyd Tommy 1 December 2015 Angels Landing Hike Not for the Faint of Heart MountainRanges org Archived from the original on 8 December 2015 Retrieved 4 December 2015 Angel s Landing in Zion National Park Hikespeak Retrieved 4 January 2017 Angels Landing Permits amp Hiking National Park Service 4 April 2023 Retrieved 5 April 2023 Hartman Annie 12 July 2018 Angels Landing Is One of the Most Dangerous Hikes in the US Curiosity Retrieved 23 August 2018 dead link Jurale Jim Witherall Nancy 1984 National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form Multiple Resources for Zion National Park National Park Service Retrieved 3 September 2009 Angels Landing Deaths List How Many People Have Died The World Travel Guy 5 September 2023 Retrieved 15 September 2023 Bultrus Aly 21 September 2018 Angels Landing Reopens Following Storm Zion National Park U S National Park Service National Park Service Archived from the original on 1 October 2018 Retrieved 18 February 2021 Angels Landing in Zion NP piloting permit program in 2022 National Park Service Angels Landing Permits amp Hiking National Park Service Climate and monthly weather forecast Zion National Park UT Weather U S Archived from the original on 27 January 2019 Retrieved 31 August 2020 Climbing Route Search SuperTopo Retrieved 12 April 2021 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Angels Landing Zion National Park SummitPost AllTrails Angel s Landing Photos and Trip Report 2012 Angels Landing winter hike and trip report February 2010 Angel s Landing trip report Historic American Engineering Record HAER No UT 40 A Zion National Park Historic Trails System Angels Landing Springdale Washington County UT 2 data pages Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Angels Landing amp oldid 1217782657, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
