Angels Landing
Angels Landing, known previously as the Temple of Aeolus, is a 1,488-foot (454 m) tall rock formation in Zion National Park in southwestern Utah, United States. Find it 7 mi northeast of Springdale. Look also at Zion National Park, 5.1 mi away.
A mountain, 7 mi northeast of Springdale
Summers are hot
July highs run 97–97°, and about 119 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Springdale is the nearest base
Springdale is 7 miles southwest, with 32 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May and Oct
May and October are the mild months, with highs of 75–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Warm months and cold ones
This is the year’s weather near Angels Landing.
Angels Landing
Angels Landing, known previously as the Temple of Aeolus, is a 1,488-foot (454 m) tall rock formation in Zion National Park in southwestern Utah, United States. A renowned trail cut into solid rock in 1926 leads to the top of Angels Landing and provides panoramic views of Zion Canyon.
- Type
- Mountain
- Elevation
- 5,774 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 60K a year
Bases for Angels Landing
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Springdale (32) and Rockville (8).
Springdale
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
602 people · 26% vacation homes
7 mi southwest of Angels Landing
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Angels Landing | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springdale 26% vacation homes | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 32 14 hotels · 2 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 602 | $867K | — |
| Rockville | 10 mi southwest | 15 min | 8 1 hotel · 7 inns & B&Bs | 225 | $492K | — |
| Orderville | 16 mi east | 25 min | 12 6 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 602 | $368K | — |
| Virgin | 15 mi west | 25 min | 9 3 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 5 campgrounds | 714 | $586K | — |
| Hurricane | 24 mi west | 35 min | 28 17 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 6 RV parks | 25,745 | $456K | B− |
| Hildale | 18 mi south | 25 min | 12 2 hotels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 1,319 | $379K | C+ |
| Cedar City | 30 mi north | 45 min | 46 26 hotels · 4 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 4 RV parks | 41,871 | $377K | B |
| La Verkin | 17 mi west | 25 min | 9 7 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 4,515 | $393K | B− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also within reach
Pair a visit with these, within 50 miles.
Big draw15 mi National ParkZion National Park5.0M visitors a year
Big draw50 mi National ParkBryce Canyon National Park2.0M visitors a year
23 mi Canyon & gorgeThe Narrows
38 mi Canyon & gorgeZion Canyon
426 mi National MonumentCedar Breaks National Monument718K visitors a year
520 mi State parkCoral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
630 mi Ski areaBrian Head Resort69 runs · 1,300 ft vertical
38 mi State parkSnow Canyon State ParkPhoto credits
Zion National Park: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Bryce Canyon National Park: Luca Galuzzi (Lucag), CC BY-SA 2.5 · The Narrows: Jon Sullivan, Public domain · Zion Canyon: No machine-readable author provided. Antilived assumed (based on copyright claim, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cedar Breaks National Monument: Original uploader was Averette at en.wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 · Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park: No machine-readable author provided. RJHall assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Brian Head Resort: brewbooks from near Seattle, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Snow Canyon State Park: Unknown, CC BY 2.5
Visiting Angels Landing
What town is Angels Landing near?
Springdale, UT, about 7 miles southwest.
When is the best time to visit Angels Landing?
May and October, with highs of 75–81°.
What is the closest airport to Angels Landing?
Cedar City Regional (CDC), about 31 miles away. The nearest big hub is Harry Reid (LAS), about 147 miles.
Where should I stay near Angels Landing?
Springdale (7 mi, 32 places to stay), Rockville (10 mi, 8 places to stay) and Orderville (16 mi, 12 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Springdale
People in Springdale have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.