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new permit system for angels landing

STARTING IN APRIL 2022

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

ABOUT

Angels Landing, (Temple of Aeolus), is a 1,488ft tall rock formation in Zion NP in UT.

A renowned trail cut into solid rock in 1926 leads to the top of Angels Landing and provides panoramic views of Zion Canyon.

ABOUT

Angel's Landing Hike Trail Stats:

the hike

Length 4.4 mi

Elevation Gain 1,604 ft

Route Type Out & back

Permits will be required prior to hiking beginning  April 1, 2022.

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WHEN DOES THIS START?

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You can enter the lottery for a permit online beginning  Jan. 3, 2022.  Cost $6 to enter, $3 pp among lottery winners of a group.

HOW DO I GET A PERMIT?

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You can enter the lottery for a permit online at the Official Zoin NPS website:

WHERE DO I GET A PERMIT?

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Another lottery window will begin April 1, 2022, for permits between June 1 and Aug. 31, 2022.  

Other Lottery Windows:

People will need to print or download their permits before they get to the Angels Landing trailhead.  A ranger may ask for a permit along the trail. 

IMPORTANT INFO:

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YES IT IS.  This permitting system is for the best. It will help minimize damage to the trail from overuse + overcrowding while also infusing more $ into the park. 

IS THIS A GOOD THING?

LET ME

ASK

The new permit program is in response to safety concerns and congestions along the hike that have risen in recent years.  read: overcrowding

WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?

BUT

WHY?

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