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our next hike to Angel’s Landing is scheduled for Saturday, June 9th, 2018 in the morning! you have an option to join us Friday night for camping, or driving up Saturday morning to join us for the hike:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/li>\n <\/p>\n Angels Landing is one of the world’s most renowned hikes. the views of Zion Canyon’s 270 million-year-old rock layers are breathtaking.\u00a0 <\/span>anyone in an average physical condition can make the hike, but it can be mentally challenging with its steep switchbacks and some of the steep cliffs.\u00a0 <\/span>Angel\u2019s Landing itself is a beautiful place to be.\u00a0 <\/span>people who have a severe fear of heights should not attempt the final stretch, but can enjoy the trail all the way to Scout Lookout, before the \u201cchains.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n The Grotto Trailhead – Zion Canyon. \u00a0you’ll have to park in the park, and then take the bus to get there.<\/span><\/p>\n strenuous; steep with exposure to long drop-offs (but perfectly fine, you can do it).<\/span><\/p>\n 5 miles (round trip), 4-5 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n 1,488 feet<\/span><\/p>\n drinking water and restrooms are available at the Grotto where we meet to start the hike. carry water and snacks. use a small backpack so your hands are free to grab stuff :)<\/span><\/p>\n the trailhead is at the bridge across the road of the Grotto Picnic Area, in Zion Canyon. the first part of the hike follows the West Rim Trail, which is clearly identified by a sign. the trail is broad and well maintained. the first section is fairly level as it follows the river and then crosses the canyon bottom. switchbacks allow the trail to climb the canyon wall, up to Refrigerator Canyon, which is pleasantly cool, scenic, and walking is easy.\u00a0 <\/span>the trail then climbs another series of switchbacks, called Walter’s Wiggles.\u00a0 <\/span>these 21 switchbacks are very tight and you gain elevation rapidly, but this section is short and not oppressive.\u00a0 <\/span>the Wiggles put you on top of the ridge, at Scout Lookout, where views are amazing. restrooms are available here, but no drinking water. from Scout Lookout, gaze at the ridge to the south and you’ll get a good idea of the difficulty of the rest of the hike.\u00a0 <\/span>(optional) for the final 1\/2 mile, the trail follows the ridge across a saddle and up the hogs back. this is where things get interesting, steep, where you are grateful for the chains.<\/span><\/p>\n we either camp on Zion National Park in designated camping areas, or at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort<\/a>.\u00a0 <\/span>details will typically be in the FB event and newsletter post.<\/span><\/p>\n weather in June will be 90\u2019s during the day, 50\u2019s at night.\u00a0 <\/span>always bring layers and prepare for rain.<\/span><\/p>\n
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