By the Numbers

4.7 Million

Visitors to Zion in 2022

400,000

Angels Landing permits issued since 2022

5.2 Million

Zion park shuttle boardings in 2022

Permits are required year-round to hike the Angels Landing trail

At Zion National Park’s popular Angel’s Landing trail, a pilot permit system helps reduce crowding and improve visitors’ safety and experience.

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Zion National Park

Free-flowing rivers cut through multi-hued sedimentary rock to form Zion’s deep and spectacular canyons. Park trails lead visitors to dramatic rock formations, hanging gardens, scenic vistas, ancient rock art and…

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Know Before You Go

Angels Landing Seasonal Lottery Opening and Closing Dates:

  • January 1-20: lottery for March 1 - May 31 visits

  • April 1-20: lottery for June - August 31 visits

  • July 1-20: Lottery for September 1 - November 30 visits

  • October 1-20: Lottery for December 1 - February 28, 2025 visits.

  • Apply to seasonal lotteries to hike Angels Landing at recreation.gov

  • You must have a permit to hike any portion of the half-mile Angels Landing Trail. Permits are needed every day and at all times.

  • Note, the park will conduct trail maintenance from April 1-4, 2024. No permits will be issued for these dates.

Planning Your Visit

  • Visitors may hike the West Rim Trail from the trailhead at the Grotto to Scout Lookout without a permit.

  • Permits to hike are issued by lottery, seasonally (1-3 months prior) and one-day prior

  • Permits are issued for three different time slots each day: before 9AM; between 9am-12pm; and after 12pm.

  • One-day prior lottery systems open at 12:01am, daily

  • For both lotteries, visitors may enter once and apply for up to 6 people.

  • $6 non-refundable application fee. Visitors issued permits will be charged a $3 per-person fee.

  • The confirmation email (either printed or downloaded) must be shown to park staff on the day of. Permits will be required at all times of the year and all times of day.

  • Tip: download in advance, many parks have limited WiFi or cell phone reception.

  • Learn more about seasonal and day-before lotteries at https://go.nps.gov/AngelsLanding

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NPS map of the area near Angels Landing showing where hikers need permits.

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