Is This America’s Most Dangerous Hike?
Welcome to Zion National Park…in the photo above, that’s Alex pointing to the top of Angel’s Landing – a notoriously difficult, 1,700+ feet hike – just look at some of those shots!
I shared this story a few years ago, but just discovered a bit of video I shot of the people coming back down from the very top – and it shows clearly how you MUST hang on to a chain embedded in the rock so you don’t fall!
Here is the video:
I shared the entire story of the hike, including information about how dangerous this has been in the past, what you have to navigate to get to the top, and more videos too!
You can see it all by clicking here:
I will say that this was one of the most exciting, terrifying and satisfying hikes I’ve ever done, and the incredible beauty of the park all around you is worth the effort!
We did this hike just one day after we hiked in the Virgin River at the place called “The Narrows”:
Yes, miles of this hike are through the fast-moving river, and it leads you into canyons that are spectacular!
Click here to see our entire hike!
If you enjoy these posts, PLEASE CLICK THE “LIKE” BUTTON BELOW SO I KNOW!
Also, why not subscribe and never miss out? It’s easy, and there are NO ads of any kind, just stuff I like, so click on the main page and “follow” me on the upper right!
Thanks so much for reading! If you liked this, please share on social media!
Categories: Exotic Travel, Memoirs, nature, Sports, Travel, Travel Adventures, Travel Memoir
johnrieber 
It’s been many years since I’ve been to Zion and need to visit again. It is so gorgeous! But I’ll need to keep any hiking closer to the ground.
LikeLike
Wow, what a wonderful hike! I shared your interesting blog site on my Friday Showcase of 16th June.
LikeLike
Much respect for you and your wife for doing this hike. Not a time when you want to have an earthquake.
LikeLike
Actually, I hope you post this each year. It is spectacular! The new video shows how dangerous it is. Thank you, John.
LikeLike
Dangerous enough for me not to do it at the age of 71, John. But 20 years ago, I would have tried it with you. Maybe even 10 years ago. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
LikeLike
Hi John, I remember your previous post about this hike. It is not something I would do, but I am most admiring of you too.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I shared this because I found a video on my phone I hadn’t shared of the group that braved the last 100+ feet along the side of the mountain with nothing but that chain “rope” to keep them safe!
LikeLiked by 1 person
It was a great adventure, John.
LikeLike
You two are very brave! Well done.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Beautiful but so scary to me )
LikeLike
Beautiful! Way to go, both of you! My son, terrified of heights, conquered this hike. What a feat!
LikeLiked by 1 person
In the link to the original story, I explain that I stopped about 150 feet short….at Angel’s Peak. I was carrying our backpack and admitted it made me a bit unsteady, and with the tightness of the ledge and other people coming down I didn’t feel steady enough…but my wife made it all the way up! Thanks for reading, bravo to your son!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes!! My son’s father-in-law’s encouragement was the only way Jarrod made it! He had stopped to. BUT, just being there is the best isn’t it? It’s good to “see” you and read! Thank you!
LikeLike