Angel's Landing
United States · Utah
A thrilling chain-assisted scramble to a narrow sandstone fin above Zion Canyon, requiring a permit and confidence with exposure.
Generating AI safety verdict…
Trailhead Conditions
Utah, United States · 1180m
Friday, November 6 at 11:25 AM
Feels like -1°C
Mainly clear
Humidity
94%
Wind
10 km/h N
Gusts
10 km/h
Pressure
1020 hPa
Dew Point
-3°C
Cloud Cover
15.6%
Visibility
10.0 km
Precip
0 mm
48-Hour Forecast
14-Day Forecast
Is Angel's Landing safe to hike right now?
The AI safety verdict above is updated every 4 hours using live weather data from MET Norway at both the trailhead (1,180m) and the summit (1,763m). A GO verdict means current conditions are suitable for the trek. CAUTION means proceed with awareness of specific risk factors shown above. NO-GO means conditions are currently inadvisable — check back after the weather window passes.
How difficult is Angel's Landing?
Angel's Landing is rated hard. It demands strong fitness, prior high-altitude hiking experience, and careful acclimatisation. Altitude sickness is a real risk above 3,500m. The typical completion time is 1 day for a short trek.
What is the elevation of Angel's Landing?
The trailhead starts at 1,180 metres above sea level in Utah, United States. The summit or highest point reaches 1,763 metres — a net elevation gain of 583 metres.
What gear do I need for Angel's Landing?
The packing list in the AI verdict above is tailored to the current forecast. As a baseline for Angel's Landing in United States: waterproof jacket and trousers, trekking poles, sturdy boots, sun protection, and a first aid kit.
Weather data: MET Norway Locationforecast 2.0 (CC BY 4.0) · AI verdicts by Anthropic Claude