Zion, Angel's Landing to be temporarily closed in Sept.

[jman]

Source: Utah.com (http://www.travelheadlines.utah.com/#8732403243259121679)

"The Angels Landing Trail is one of the most popular in Zion National Park. It will be closed at times this fall to allow crews to make improvements.

The Deseret News has this article on the project. Below are excerpts.

On Sept. 15-16 and from Sept. 20-23, the West Rim Trail will be closed from the Grotto to Scout Lookout. The Angels Landing route will also be closed from Scout Lookout to the summit of Angels Landing.

All climbing routes on the cliff faces of Angels Landing will also be closed for those time periods.

Superintendent Jock Whitworth has also announced that from Sept. 27 to Oct. 14, the Angels Landing route from Scout Lookout to the summit and climbing routes on the Angels Landing cliff faces will be closed Monday through Thursday. The Angels Landing route and climbing routes will still be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

The West Rim Trail from the Grotto trailhead will be open at all times, Sept. 27-Oct. 15, for those hikers wishing to visit Scout Lookout or the West Rim of Zion Canyon.

A Zion National Park trail crew will be working on route improvements, including re-chiseling existing steps, drilling and installing new posts and chains in some areas to better delineate the route, and adding dry stone masonry to improve footing.

Meanwhile, a wildfire burning near The Subway has forced closure of the Park's Wildcat Trail on Kolob Terrace. The Subway route remains open. The closure is not expected to be lengthy so contact the park if you want to go into Wildcat Canyon area."

[archbishop]

Cool so they'll get the improvements done right before I show up. :mrgreen:

[Sombeech]

They're putting 7 foot walls up so nobody can fall anymore.

[archbishop]

Don't tempt the lawyers. or underestimate stupid or careless peoples ability to STILL fall. :wink:

[dbaxter]

Don't tempt the lawyers. or underestimate stupid or careless peoples ability to STILL fall. :wink:
X2. And don't worry about blocking the view at least the short stupid people would be safe.

[ratagonia]

> From: zion_newsdesk@nps.gov
> Date: October 13, 2010 2:28:30 PM MDT
> Bcc: info@Zionadventures.com
> Subject: Zion News Release 10-51, Angels Landing Closures Extended
>
> Angels Landing Closures Extended Due to Weather Delays
>
> The schedule of closures for the Angels Landing Route in Zion National Park has
been extended due to weather delays the week of October 3. Closures for route
repairs and improvements were originally scheduled to end Thursday, October 14.
Little work was completed the week of October 3 due to heavy rain and lightning.
That work, weather permitting, will be done Monday, October 18 through Thursday,
October 21. If there is bad weather and the project is delayed again, the
remaining work will be postponed until next spring.
>
> The Angels Landing Route will be closed from Scout Lookout to the summit of Angels
Landing Monday October 18 through Thursday, October 21. All climbing routes on the
cliff faces of Angels Landing will also be closed. The West Rim trail to Scout
Lookout and to the West Rim will be open at all times. After October 21, the
Angels Landing Route will be open every day.
>
> Alternate hikes with similar views to Angels Landing are available on the
Observation Point and East Rim trails. The West Rim trail to Scout Lookout and
further up to the canyon rim is also very rewarding. Rangers at any of the park
visitor contact stations can help with alternate trip planning or you can visit
the park website at www.nps.gov/zion.
>
> Visitors are reminded that their safety is their responsibility. Even with the
route improvements, exposed cliffs and great heights present situations where lack
of situational awareness can have life threatening consequences. Any location with
vertical exposure can be dangerous and should not be underestimated. Attention to
the terrain and focus on footing are essential for a safe experience.
>

[dbaxter]

Thanks for the update :smile: