Zion National Park: Angel’s Landing

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So in my previous post on Scout Lookout, we established that there was no way I was climbing the narrow ridge to Angel’s Landing. My husband however, was determined to do it and my teen was on the fence. So we began the two-mile ascent to Scout Lookout at 8 AM.

While this section of the hike has a nice wide path that is paved for a good part of the way, the elevation gain makes it a tough climb. We had to take frequent breaks to catch our breath and enjoy the beautiful the view.

By the time we reached Scout Lookout and the base of the Angel’s Landing stretch, it…