Apply To Hike Angels Landing In May
SPRINGDALE, Utah – Planning a visit to Zion National Park this summer? Are you hoping to hike Angels Landing? Everyone who hikes Angels Landing must have a permit. Starting this year, you must apply for a permit to hike at Angels Landing, and you can now visit www.recreation.gov and click on Permits.
“We expect many visitors will want to apply for a permit, so we made our process accessible, flexible, and fair.” Superintendent Jeff Bradybaugh said. “Lotteries were the right fit for Angels Landing because they give certainty about application periods and flexibility so that people can fill out the application when it’s convenient for them.”
Need to know
- All advanced ‘Spring Seasonal Permits’ have been awarded except for Day-Before permits.
- You can apply for ‘Day-Before’ lotteries. (Apply one day in advance of your desired hiking date) through May 30th, 2023.
- For Day-before Lottery applications, visit www.recreation.gov and click on Permits.
You can also apply by calling recreation.gov at (877) 444-6777 from 10 AM – 11:59 PM EST every day except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
The lottery schedule is posted at www.recreation.gov then click on permits, and we will share news releases and social media updates when we open those permit lotteries.
About Zion’s Angels Landing Pilot Permit Program
Everyone hiking past Scout Lookout to Angels Landing needs to have a permit. This means you need a permit to hike on the half-mile section of the trail with chains. Hikers do not need a permit to go to Scout Lookout.
This is a pilot program, and the National Park Service (NPS) will monitor and adjust it as needed.
Angels Landing is one of many places people enjoy hiking in Zion National Park. The park recorded about 2.8 million total visits in 2011 and nearly 4.5 million in 2019. As the number of people who visit Zion continues to rise, the NPS is preparing a plan designed to provide high-quality visitor experiences and sustainably manage park resources. The Angels Landing Pilot Permit Program will inform that planning process.
For a list of great hikes, check out our ‘Popular’ and “Less-Traveled” hikes here within the Zion Guide. Always check the weather forecast before hiking in canyons. Please visit www.nps.gov for the latest updated information.
