Ascent of Angels Landing in 2001-10| Others in Party: | Chuck Drake and Wayne Lundberg
| | Date: | October, 2001 | | Ascent Type: | Successful Summit Attained | | Peak: | Angels Landing | | Location: | USA-Utah | | Elevation: | 5790 ft / 1764 m |
Ascent Trip ReportNice day hike but lots of tourists on journey. I hate tourist-infested hikes, but this a must see in the National Park. Spectacular views and sheer cliff edges. Started at River on second day after climbing the east bank features such as Observation Point and camping on top.
I was surprised at the time we made the top of peak that the NP had not placed saftey rails and other obtrusive features to make it "safe" from law suits and ruin the natural beauty. We were able to stand along the sheer cliff edge. Nice! Saw a teenage girl coming up with her friends crying her eyes out due to fear of heights and clinging on the rail going up the main ascent trail. Poor thing - but she gutted it out.
Tame chipmunks rule the roost at the top and sit in your lap to steal your snacks at the top. Despite the traffic up and back, you have to rate this high due to the vistas alone. |
| Summary Total Data | | Total Elevation Gain: | 1440 ft / 438 m | | Round-Trip Distance: | 5 mi / 8 km | | Grade/Class: | class 1+ very steep | | Quality: | 8 (on a subjective 1-10 scale) | | Route Conditions: | Maintained Trail, Scramble | | Nights Spent: | 1 nights away from roads | | Weather: | Pleasant, Clear
Sunny | | Ascent Statistics | | Gain on way in: | 1440 ft / 438 m | | Distance: | 2.5 mi / 4 km | | Route: | Main TH | | Start Trailhead: | 4350 ft / 1325 m | | Descent Statistics | | Distance: | 2.5 mi / 4 km | | End Trailhead: | 5790 ft / 1764 m |
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