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Being that Angel’s Landing is one of North America’s iconic hikes, my husband insisted on including it in our itinerary when visiting Zion National Park. Now while I have no fear of going to the rooftop of the city’s tallest building or gazing down on the countryside from an airplane or even a tall Ferris wheel,Β put me on a ledge with a yawning abyss on either side of me and I will be completely paralyzed. So I knew going in that Angel’s Landing was not for me.
Thankfully, I did my research and realized that I could enjoy most of the journey without the mind-numbing, cliff-terror part. I could hike up the first two miles to Scout Lookout and then chill.
We started the hike at 8 AM on our third day in the park. After a brief pleasant flat stretch along the river, we began to ascend.
We had to take frequent breaks to catch our breath and take pictures. The higher up we got, the more beautiful the view.
After some long switchbacks that took us along the Western Rim of the main canyon, the trail turned in to a more shaded canyon. It was amazing to see the trees growing out of seemingly bare rock.
Then we arrived at the base of the tight switchbacks called Walters Wiggles, named for the first superintendent of Zion. These 21 curves, carved into a nearly vertical cliff, are the last hurdle before reaching Scout Lookout.
Scout Lookout is a large open area with gorgeous views and plenty of places to rest. My daughter and I relaxed, had snacks and took some photos while we waited.
Zion Posts:
- Kolob Canyons Section
- Zion National Park
- Kolob Canyon 5-mile Drive
- Timber Creek Overlook Trail
- Emerald Pools
- Canyoneering
- Hidden Canyon
- Scout Lookout
- Angel’s Landing (Coming Soon)
- Pa’Rus Trail (Coming Soon)
Location:Β Springdale, UT
Designation:Β National Park
Date designated/established:Β 11/19/1919
Date of my visit:Β April 11, 2017
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Zion National Park: Scout Lookout – simply incredible
Great pictures! I just love Zion, I took a very similar picture of that bridge when I was there π
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Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Never got here last year. Have to come back. Have a great weekend. Allan
Thanks ππ»We need to go back as well…3 days wasnβt enough
Love your Zion posts. Great memories. We lived nearby in 2010-2015 and Zion was our all-season playground. Max loved hiking the Pah’Rus trail and swimming (well, wading) in the Virgin River. We’ve climbed Angel’s Landing several times but my wife usually preferred to stop at Scout and let me finish alone. Max, of course, never got near Angel’s Landing since doggos are restricted to certain areas in Zion although he did explore around the Lodge in winter.
Thanks! How lucky you are to have lived in such a gorgeous place!
I love, love, love Zion National Park! <3
Me too β€οΈ
Alie has similar height problems: if there is a fence, railing or wall, she does okay but without one has real problems.
Glad it isnβt just me π
My hubby wouldnβt go the last part, but I always manage to overcome my anxiety about heights. We saw a condor up close there. Such a magnificent park! My fave!!
Cool! We were lucky enough to see a condor in the Grand Canyon, but had almost no wildlife sightings in Zion
Amazing Pics!
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Great to visit Zion here with these fantastic photos highlighting the marvel of the rock formations, as well as the steepness and height that you climbed.
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Amazing scenery!
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Wow! Such a lovely place!
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Wow. Your photos captured the canyon beautifully. Lighting is perfect.
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Great photos. Thanks for sharing. I understand the hesitance about heights and edges!
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The scenery looks amazing. Utah is pretty high up there on my travel bucket list and this just confirms that I need to visit here soon! How was the weather in Zion in April?
Thanks! The weather was nice in April…we donβt like the heat much. In higher elevations, like the Kolob section of Zion, it was chilly and there was still snow in places. Out in Capitol Reef, it warmed to about 75F during the day. Ten degrees cooler in the more western parks. Cold at nights…we wore layers and were down to short sleeves by midday
Still on my bucket list. It looks absolutely wonderful!
It is π
Beautiful views. Great commentary
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