Permit boundary
- Chains section permit required
- Yes
- Permit required to Scout Lookout
- No
Official evidence: “You need to have a permit to hike the Angels Landing chains.”
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Zion National Park · UT
Angels Landing
Angels Landing is reached from the Grotto shuttle stop by following the West Rim Trail to Scout Lookout, then continuing for the final half mile along the chain section. A permit is required beyond Scout Lookout; the approach to Scout Lookout does not require that permit.
Official distance pendingOfficial route record5 access rules verified
LandmarkAt a glance
Published route facts
- Managing area
- Zion National Park
- State
- Utah (UT)
- Access point
- The Grotto — Shuttle Stop 6
Official route record
Published route details
Before you go
Access information
Unknown categories stay visible while the official source is being verified. They are never treated as “not required.”
Permit
Required- Applies Beyond: Scout Lookout · Section: chains
Official evidence: “You need to have a permit to hike the Angels Landing chains.”
Park entry
Required- Requirement: Pay the applicable Zion National Park entrance fee
Effective from Jan 4, 2026 through Jan 2, 2027.
Official evidence: “While visitors do not need a permit, ticket, or reservation to ride the park shuttle, they must pay the park fee to enter the park.”
Road access
Conditional- When: during 2026 shuttle service · Private Vehicle: not allowed on zion canyon scenic drive
Effective from Mar 7, 2026 through Jan 2, 2027.
Official evidence: “Personal vehicles are not allowed on the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive during shuttle season.”
Parking
Conditional- Condition: inside park parking full · Action: park in springdale and use pedestrian entrance
Effective from Jan 4, 2026 through Jan 2, 2027.
Official evidence: “Parking fills early year-round. If parking inside the park is full, park in Springdale and ride the shuttle bus to the park's pedestrian entrance.”
Shuttle
Conditional- From: 2026 03 07 · To: 2026 05 16 · First: 07:00 · Last Outbound: 18:00
- From: 2026 05 17 · To: 2026 09 12 · First: 07:00 · Last Outbound: 19:00
- From: 2026 09 13 · To: 2026 10 24 · First: 07:00 · Last Outbound: 18:00
- From: 2026 10 25 · To: 2026 11 28 · First: 07:00 · Last Outbound: 17:00
- From: 2026 12 26 · To: 2027 01 02 · First: 08:00 · Last Outbound: 16:30
Effective from Mar 7, 2026 through Jan 2, 2027.
Official evidence: “Visitors do not need a permit, ticket, or reservation to ride the park shuttle.”
Closures
Verification in progressA route-specific official conclusion has not yet passed the evidence check. Confirm this item with the land manager before travel.