Distance– Hard- 4.3 miles up and back, elevation gain 1,827 ft. Takes 4hrs
Trailhead/shuttle stop: stop #6 The Grotto
Permit
- REQUIRED: Angels landing permit lottery
- Seasonally: apply 1-3mo prior desired date and Day before lottery- not likely
- Permits issued with start times: before or after 9am
- Rangers always checking permits, hefty fine if caught
FYI
- Come up and down the same way so have to step aside when there’s space
- Earlier start the better and less crowded (even with permit system)
- Gloves can help grip chains especially if its cold
- Make sure you have good traction on your shoes
- Lot of chipmunks/squirrels that aren’t afraid of humans-will steal your food
THE HIKE
- Starts with long paved switchbacks, great view of the valley- last portion best
- Leads to the “wiggles”- very short switchbacks leading all the way up
- “Scouts Lookout” last part before chains.
- Open area with porta potys, Rangers permit check
- CHAINS part 1
- Little bit of an open space- best scenic photos
- Chains part 2
- Once you reach the trees you are at the peak
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