Now not only was I lucky enough to draw for the Subway but I got a permit for Angels Landing for the next day as well.
Now the view on this hike was amazing but that is not why there are so many people who are trying to do it. Angels Landing gives truth to the saying "Life is about the journey and not the destination."Don't get me wrong, the landing and view of all of Zion Canyon was a great spot for a snack.
The real beauty of this hike in my opinion was the trail, the life support of chain handrails down the skinny trails with thousand foot drops on either side made this trail exhilarating. It is not an east hike either as there are many switchbacks and a lot of elevation gain for a measly 5 miles in distance. Saw a couple condors flying around the area which is apparently rare, was cool to see them and see how huge they are.
A bucket-list hike that did not disappoint. I wish maybe I could have taken more time up there as I was a bit rushed, I did the whole thing in under 2.5 hours though. I hope everyone who wants to can do this hike.
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