Last week, I went on a hike to Angel's Landing with my pal, Thunder, an American who said he came from the "states of everywhere".
Angel's Landing is one of the most famous hike when Zion National Park is in the frame, not to mention that its a thrilling and scary hike too!
Here's some information for your reference:
Day Hike: Yes
Distance: 5-miles
Average Hiking Time: 5 hours
Equipment: Map to locate the landmarks surrounding Angels Landing.
Difficulty: Strenuous uphill hike, but hiking is on a well maintained trail.
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Trail Usage: Heavy
Permits: Not required.
Trail Conditions: The first 2-miles are paved and well-maintained. Most of the path is sunny, but Refrigerator Canyon offers shade and often a cool breeze. This is a good early morning hike. Make sure to allow time to be off the trail by dark if starting late in the day. The last half-mile is across a narrow sandstone ridge. Anchored support chains are attached along some sections of the sheer fin. Sheer cliffs at high elevations while hiking on a narrow fin. Not suggested for children or those with a fear of heights. Avoid standing near the edge at all times! Do not hike the trail when it is wet, storming, or when high winds are present.
Trailhead: Grotto picnic area in Zion Canyon
Trailend: Same as trailhead
Trail Access: Usually from April 1st until October 30th Zion Canyon is accessed via the shuttle. Private cars are allowed in Zion Canyon the rest of the year. Park at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center to ride the shuttle and get off at the Grotto shuttle stop. The rest of the year, when the shuttles are not operating, drive into the canyon and park at the Grotto.
Best Season: March to October, but can be hiked year-round as long as the trail if free of ice and snow.
Elevation Gain: Long steady climb. 1488 feet
Peak: 5785 feet --Information from here.
It took me about 2 hours and 40 minutes to complete the hike, including minor rest and a bit of sightseeing at the peak. It was breathtaking being at the top where you are able to have a glance at everything beneath you (except those higher mountains).

The beginning of the second half, which is actually the thrilling, freaky, scary and mind challenging part. They have this sign which warns you to be careful or you might fell off like a piece of rock which goes all the way down to more than 1000 ft and "splash".
On the way up.
I like the view up here.
More of it.
That's Thunder, sitting at the very far end of the peak.
If I could just jump from here...... No, I'm just kidding!
At the peak!
Awesome.
Breathtaking.
Chipmunk spotted!
Inspiring.
Beautiful rock layers.
Woohoo!
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On the way down. Can't believe I just came up from this trail! Can you see it? Can you feel it?
Oh well. Could be my last time up here cause I was so scared to do it again cause I might not come up here again for whatever reason, so, a photo is a must!
La la la~
Landscape. Tiny landscape.
Going down, down, down, down, down.
Almost to the bottom!
So yeah, Angel's Landing is a hike not to be missed if you happen to visit Zion National Park!
And regarding why it has the name of Angel's Landing, it was said by the ancients to be almost impossible to reach to the peak that only an angel could reach it.
Coming up next, Observation Point! I just completed the hike today so I will blog about it in the next one!