Popular Angels Landing Trail closed at Zion National Park

Dangerous trail at popular national park temporarily off-limits

Angels Landing trail at Utah’s Zion National Park is currently closed for repairs.

Popular Angels Landing Trail closed at Zion National Park

One of the most popular trails at Zion National Park in southern Utah has been closed for repairs just ahead of the busy summer season.Angels Landing, which entices thousands to hike a trail many claim is one of the most dangerous inside the country's national parks, was listed as closed on Thursday.According to the National Park Service, the closure is due to damage to the chain section of the trail. Visitors use the chains to steady themselves…

Popular trail at Zion National Park closed for chain repairs

The National Park Service website shared an alert saying the Angels Landing Trail is shut down because of damage to the chain section.

Angels Landing trail at Zion National Park closes for chain repairs ahead of summer

SPRINGDALE, Utah — A trail renowned for both its breathtaking views and its hazards has gone dark for the peak travel season after the National Park Service confirmed damage to a key safety feature. Angels Landing, in Zion National Park, shut down Thursday while crews assess repairs to its chain section. Those chains run along the trail’s final, exposed stretch to the summit, where sheer drop-offs on either side make them essential for safe pass…