Route Climbed: Trail in and out Date Climbed: July 5, 2005
It was a desert hot summer day, but we did not take the rangers advice to hike in the morning or late afternoon. We started the hike at 11am. The first part of the trail was totally exposed and it was hot and we felt little stupid, but our general idea was that if we hike off peak hours there will be much less people to deal with. The second part is through a canyon which offered a valuable shade and than to the switch backs which were in some shade as well. The last part on the fin it self was easy and even under the noon sun not that harsh. Hiking at that time was definitely a good choice. Ran in to only about 4 people on the way to the summit and that was a big advantage due to the narrow trails on the fin where must be definitely some “traffic jams” during mornings and afternoons. There is nothing like some one above you falling down or someone behind you being too close. Also I like to move fast. There ware a lot of chains (someone local told us that they added new ones), but I did not use them. I like to use my hands on the rock and the path close to the chains tend to be more slippery = dangerous from all the people walking on the same spots. There are a lot of other choices. This must be the rock climber inside me :-). Also I thought the metal chains must have been very hot, but according to my husband they actually weren’t at all. On the way back I noticed that people who started to hike later had the first part of trail in the shadow, but the canyon and the switch backs were totally exposed to the sun, so I don’t really see that much of a difference. Also after the hike don't forget to use one of the numerous swim holes in the Virgin river. They are right off the beginnign of the trail. It felt soooo good.
This was the first item on the agenda for my first visit to Zion. Started up first thing in the morning--decidedly chilly, but no one else around then, although I ran into several groups on my way down. Pretty cool trail, but I think the NPS should remove those cables. Zion Canyon was every bit as spectacular as I'd anticipated.
Headed over to the Weeping Rock TH to tag Observation Pt afterwards, then over to North Guardian Angel in the afternoon.
Route Climbed: Angels Landing Trail Date Climbed: 29 june 2005
This was a great experience. Comming from Denmark Zion and the mountains is fantastic - and Angels Landing spectacular. The drops at several places are amazing.
Route Climbed: Angels Landing Trail Date Climbed: September 15, 2005
Did this as a spur to the West Rim trail down from Lava Point. Incredible views. The "climbing" may be simple, but the exposure is very real. This is one of those great hike/climb routes (ala Half Dome cables) that offer a taste of adventure for non-climbers and big wimps like myself. We will have a trip report with picture available by mid-October, 2005 at www.sierrasoul.com
Route Climbed: Main Trail Date Climbed: August 2005
Wow. This was a really cool hike. Well worth it - the trail is paved and relatively easy. It's too bad they put those chains in up top because it's more fun to scramble anyway, and they're really not needed.
Route Climbed: Trail Date Climbed: March 1998, June 2000
What a great hike! Did it once from the canyon and once from the West Rim Trail, which was a great hike. We came from Kolob Canyon in June, only seeing one other group the whole trip. Southern Utah really stuck on me and, like the previous poster, decided to build nearby.
Fun trail for the family...I love Zion. This whole trip inspired me to build a winter place next to Snow Canyon State Park, St. George.
mountaingazelle - Apr 30, 2005 8:03 pm Date Climbed: Nov 18, 2001
Angel
November 18, 2001 and December 27, 2016
I've always wanted to go back and hike Angels Landing in winter. A large snow storm dumped a ton of new snow in Zion. The entire route from the parking lot to the summit was covered in snow and ice. This made beautiful and unique conditions on the mountain.
Route Climbed: Normal Route Date Climbed: March 20, 2005
Started out with Hail and a lightning storm in the parking lot. Made the first part of the hike very exciting. We got up to the last section before the chains in about an hour and then proceeded to make the second acsent of the day. I know this because there was only one set of foot prints in the snow ahead of me. It was sunny by the time I got to the top and the snow was melting with made the decent better. Absolutley amazing views from the top. Got to be some of the best in the world.
Route Climbed: Normal Route Date Climbed: March 20, 2005
Started out with Hail and a lightning storm in the parking lot. Made the first part of the hike very exciting. We got up to the last section before the chains in about an hour and then proceeded to make the second acsent of the day. I know this because there was only one set of foot prints in the snow ahead of me. It was sunny by the time I got to the top and the snow was melting with made the decent better. Absolutley amazing views from the top. Got to be some of the best in the world.
horalka - Jan 25, 2006 2:22 pm
Route Climbed: Trail in and out Date Climbed: July 5, 2005It was a desert hot summer day, but we did not take the rangers advice to hike in the morning or late afternoon. We started the hike at 11am. The first part of the trail was totally exposed and it was hot and we felt little stupid, but our general idea was that if we hike off peak hours there will be much less people to deal with. The second part is through a canyon which offered a valuable shade and than to the switch backs which were in some shade as well. The last part on the fin it self was easy and even under the noon sun not that harsh. Hiking at that time was definitely a good choice. Ran in to only about 4 people on the way to the summit and that was a big advantage due to the narrow trails on the fin where must be definitely some “traffic jams” during mornings and afternoons. There is nothing like some one above you falling down or someone behind you being too close. Also I like to move fast. There ware a lot of chains (someone local told us that they added new ones), but I did not use them. I like to use my hands on the rock and the path close to the chains tend to be more slippery = dangerous from all the people walking on the same spots. There are a lot of other choices. This must be the rock climber inside me :-). Also I thought the metal chains must have been very hot, but according to my husband they actually weren’t at all. On the way back I noticed that people who started to hike later had the first part of trail in the shadow, but the canyon and the switch backs were totally exposed to the sun, so I don’t really see that much of a difference. Also after the hike don't forget to use one of the numerous swim holes in the Virgin river. They are right off the beginnign of the trail. It felt soooo good.
SawtoothSean - Dec 31, 2005 12:38 am
Route Climbed: Prodigal Sun 5.8 C1 Date Climbed: January 20, 1997Long haul up a vertical and overhanging wall. The Virgin Creek crossing was cold in January. Also trail ran the standard route a few times.
Rileywyna - Dec 19, 2005 7:04 am
Route Climbed: Trail Date Climbed: 2000Hiked Trail with my best friend Jake. Great hike..
Matthew Holliman - Nov 28, 2005 9:26 pm
Route Climbed: Trail Date Climbed: Nov 22, 2005This was the first item on the agenda for my first visit to Zion. Started up first thing in the morning--decidedly chilly, but no one else around then, although I ran into several groups on my way down. Pretty cool trail, but I think the NPS should remove those cables. Zion Canyon was every bit as spectacular as I'd anticipated.
Headed over to the Weeping Rock TH to tag Observation Pt afterwards, then over to North Guardian Angel in the afternoon.
Day Hiker - Nov 20, 2005 9:21 pm
Route Climbed: Trail Date Climbed: 1995 June 25Loved the view to the road and the Virgin River, down the 1500-foot vertical cliff.
klwagar - Oct 26, 2005 11:36 am
Route Climbed: Angel Landing hiking trail Date Climbed: april 20, 2005Was at the top just as the dark descended. The moon rise was beautiful.
rockhop23 - Oct 8, 2005 5:32 pm
Route Climbed: Walters Wiggles Date Climbed: August 16, 2004Been wanting to do this a long time. Just hang on to the chains!
onlynine - Oct 1, 2005 5:21 pm
Route Climbed: Angels Landing Trail Date Climbed: 29 june 2005This was a great experience. Comming from Denmark Zion and the mountains is fantastic - and Angels Landing spectacular. The drops at several places are amazing.
mgp5000 - Sep 19, 2005 2:08 am
Route Climbed: Angels Landing Trail Date Climbed: September 15, 2005Did this as a spur to the West Rim trail down from Lava Point. Incredible views. The "climbing" may be simple, but the exposure is very real. This is one of those great hike/climb routes (ala Half Dome cables) that offer a taste of adventure for non-climbers and big wimps like myself. We will have a trip report with picture available by mid-October, 2005 at www.sierrasoul.com
tdoughty - Sep 5, 2005 12:56 pm
Route Climbed: Moonlight Butress Date Climbed: October 1996With James Barnett, in two days. Awsome route!
TomSellick - Sep 2, 2005 12:51 pm
Route Climbed: Main Trail Date Climbed: August 2005Wow. This was a really cool hike. Well worth it - the trail is paved and relatively easy. It's too bad they put those chains in up top because it's more fun to scramble anyway, and they're really not needed.
dunsum - Sep 2, 2005 3:30 am
Route Climbed: several Date Climbed: 1990'sMoonlight Buttress, 5.9, C1
Lunar Ecstacy, 5.9, C2
Prodigal Sun, 5.8, C2
SusanM - Jul 13, 2005 12:17 am
Route Climbed: Angels Landing Trail Date Climbed: October 2004Big Fun, especially watching my hiking buddy get squeamish around the cables!
Everest2012 - Jul 5, 2005 5:21 am
Route Climbed: Angel's Landing Trail Date Climbed: May 15th, 2005My favorite hike at Zion. Balancing physical being and agility. The views from the summit are remarkable and provide a surreal aspect of life.
marcminish - Jun 26, 2005 1:37 pm
Route Climbed: Moonlight Buttress Date Climbed: May 28, 2005A classic line.
mjtimber - Jun 1, 2005 1:04 am
Route Climbed: Trail Date Climbed: March 1998, June 2000What a great hike! Did it once from the canyon and once from the West Rim Trail, which was a great hike. We came from Kolob Canyon in June, only seeing one other group the whole trip. Southern Utah really stuck on me and, like the previous poster, decided to build nearby.
Dow Williams - May 31, 2005 11:33 am
Route Climbed: Trail Date Climbed: March, 2004Fun trail for the family...I love Zion. This whole trip inspired me to build a winter place next to Snow Canyon State Park, St. George.
mountaingazelle - Apr 30, 2005 8:03 pm Date Climbed: Nov 18, 2001
AngelNovember 18, 2001 and December 27, 2016
I've always wanted to go back and hike Angels Landing in winter. A large snow storm dumped a ton of new snow in Zion. The entire route from the parking lot to the summit was covered in snow and ice. This made beautiful and unique conditions on the mountain.
Pawkala - Mar 29, 2005 12:37 am
Route Climbed: Normal Route Date Climbed: March 20, 2005Started out with Hail and a lightning storm in the parking lot. Made the first part of the hike very exciting. We got up to the last section before the chains in about an hour and then proceeded to make the second acsent of the day. I know this because there was only one set of foot prints in the snow ahead of me. It was sunny by the time I got to the top and the snow was melting with made the decent better. Absolutley amazing views from the top. Got to be some of the best in the world.
Pawkala - Mar 29, 2005 12:34 am
Route Climbed: Normal Route Date Climbed: March 20, 2005Started out with Hail and a lightning storm in the parking lot. Made the first part of the hike very exciting. We got up to the last section before the chains in about an hour and then proceeded to make the second acsent of the day. I know this because there was only one set of foot prints in the snow ahead of me. It was sunny by the time I got to the top and the snow was melting with made the decent better. Absolutley amazing views from the top. Got to be some of the best in the world.