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| | Hiking | 5.00 Miles | 2 Hrs 45 Mns | | 1.82 mph |
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| no partners | | Visiting Zion. Angel's Landing was #1 on my list of things to do. Got a nice start from the Grotto Trailhead. Weather was perfect, clear and in the mid 60s as we began. The first climb got the heart rate up perfectly for Walters Wiggles. Was surprised how fast we got to Scouts Landing. Scenery was great when you looked away from the trail and sometimes not too bad on the trail itself.
The climb from Scouts on up to Angel's is not technically challenging. The chains provide a nice feeling of security, which the wife really really needed. She hung on to those chains like life depended on it. In one area devoid of the chains with a little exposure I heard her exclaim from behind me. "The chains, the chains. Where are the chains."
But we made it of course. The top was full of lots of others who made it and aggressive squirrels wanting morsels. We enjoyed the view, took some photos and began working our way down through the crowd towards the trailhead and eventually the Zion Lodge and celebratory beers and burgers.
Overall a really good hike. Would be amazing without the crowds and jockeying for position on the trail. As a mostly solo wilderness hiker, I can do without the crowds. But this is a national park after all.
Quick video of the hike is here: https://www.youtube.com/embed/iyujhvCUZME |
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