Exploring the National Parks

36: Hiking Angels Landing


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Let’s head to the top of Angels Landing! 

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are covering one of the most epic and well-known hikes in the whole national park system, Angels Landing in Zion National Park! 

This trail has quite a reputation, and it does not disappoint. Join us as we give you all the details and share why this trail is one you can hike with your whole group (yes, everyone!) and a must-do if you are visiting Zion.

Join us as we cover: 

  • Why this trail is the most popular in the park

  • What you need to know about hiking this trail

  • What to do if you don’t want to hike the full trail

  • Chicken’s Landing

  • The incredible views you get at the top of this trail

  • Don’t let this trail scare you away! No matter if you hike part of the way or go all the way to the top, it is incredibly rewarding and the views truly can’t get any better. 

    Just getting on this trail will change your whole perspective of Zion National Park. If you need help planning your trip to this park, head over to DirtInMyShoes.com.


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