About the region
Vertigo-inducing ridge walks and slot canyon wades — Zion compresses an entire desert adventure into one ribbon of red rock.
Why hikers love it
- Angels Landing chains (permit required) that live up to the hype.
- Canyoneering and Spring & fall — a match for how you like to hike.
- Prime season: Mar – Nov. Fly into Las Vegas (LAS) — ~2.5 hr scenic drive to Springdale.
Signature hikes
- Angels Landing chains (permit required)
- The Narrows bottom-up wade
- Observation Point via East Mesa
Pro tip from GoTravelHiking
Start before sunrise on your headline day (Angels Landing chains (permit required)). Trailheads empty out at dawn and light on Zion's ridgelines is at its best in the first two hours.
Sample 2-day itinerary
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Warm-up & signature view
Angels Landing chains (permit required) · 5.2 mi · 1,200 ft gain
- • Sunrise start
- • Photo stop at overlook
- • Trailhead coffee plan
The bigger objective
The Narrows bottom-up wade · 8.4 mi · 2,400 ft gain
- • Pre-dawn start
- • Ridge traverse
- • Recovery meal in town
Where to stay near Springdale, UT
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