“Take A Hike” At Angels Landing
Zion National Park, UT
You can see Zion from all the way high above while you hike Angels Landing. The views are unimaginable from the summit, but you’ll have to be an adventurous hiker to get to this location.
The rugged trail includes 21 switchbacks called Walter’s Wiggles and half a mile of hairy ridge hiking up the Hogsback. Just hang on tight to the bolted-in chains, and don’t look down if you’re not a fan of heights.
As of April 2022, you’ll need a permit to climb the 1,488ft rock formation because of all the overcrowding and safety issues. Hikers will have to enter an online lottery for $6 and pay three more dollars if they succeed in winning one of the seasonal or last-minute passes.
Have been through most of the western US Parks, and loved them all. The trip to some of the parks can be depressing given living conditions of natives. Haven’t been to the parks in Maine, still on my list, but have been through most of the western parks in winter and summer. Can’t be beaten. Plan to go again.