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Hikes and treks near Salt Lake City
2 routes are within reach of Salt Lake City: 2 day hikes. The gentlest is The Narrows (Zion) (moderate); the toughest is Angels Landing (demanding, 450 m of climbing). The highest point is 1,765 m on Angels Landing.
Compare the routes
| Route | Type | Distance | Days | Highest point | Difficulty | Best time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Narrows (Zion) | Day hike | 15 km | 1 | varies | Moderate | Late spring to autumn |
| Angels Landing | Day hike | 9 km | 1 | 1,765 m | Demanding | March to November |
The routes in detail
Day hike
USA (Utah) · near Las Vegas
The Narrows (Zion)
A walk up the Virgin River through a slot canyon hundreds of metres deep, wading much of the way.
≈ 15 km
Day hike
USA (Utah) · near Las Vegas
Angels Landing
A short, famous hike in Zion National Park that ends along a narrow sandstone fin with chains and big drops.
≈ 9 km
1,765 m high
Before you go
- Check if you're fit enough with the two-minute readiness quiz.
- Travel insurance for trekking: altitude limits and what rescue really costs.
- Packing list and the gear budget calculator.
- US hiking permit lotteries explained.
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