Our first full day in Zion we get an early start on one of the parks most iconic hikes. Angel’s landing, climbing up dozens of switchbacks to walk over a narrow ridge with cliffs on both side hanging on to an anchored chain for dear life. A challenging hike, but the view of the valley as the sun came up was completely worth it.
Up so early the moon is still out
Angle’s … Angel’s landing, our goal
Morning starts seeping into Zion valley
Zion valley
The trail taken so far, only a third of the way up
The elusive Justin, camouflaged in its native environment
Little tiny arches
Up the wiggles
Most of Zion still hasn’t seen the dawn
To Scout Lookout
Cliffs on both sides
Time for the Chain
Follow the Chain
The trail is getting a little bit more difficult
Still a lot farther to go
Jonathan and Angel’s Landing
Zion still waking up
Cliffs to the left, cliffs to the right
Geocache? Three digit lock shouldn’t take more than an hour to crack
Keep going up and don’t look down
Seriously, don’t look down
The Chain is life
Almost above the valley
Keep climbing
As we reach the end of the trail, the beginning starts getting sun
The top and Angel’s landing
A beautiful view on both sides
Following the Cairns
Hello Zion
Looks like a new friend
More people making their way up
Justin with the valley
An oasis in the desert
A quick pic
Last look before heading down
Ready to descend
The trail down
Where is the elevator?
The chain is slowly cutting through the mountain
Without the chain the trail just blends in
Heading back through Refrigerator Valley
The bus stop is still miles away
Walters Wiggle
A local lizard
Angel’s Landing seen the the banks of the Virgin River
Spending the rest of the day at the pool with a view
A Clash of Coasts 
Awesome hike – and great photos!
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