Improving Angels Landing

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http://www.thespectrum.com/article/20101013/OUTDOORS01/101013016/Crews-working-to-improve-Angels-Landing

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ST. GEORGE – Work crews are finishing improvements on a popular trail in Zion National Park that has seen several fatal falls over the years.




According to park statistics, the Angels Landing trail has seen six deaths since 1987, with two others, including a California woman who died this April, falling from Scout Lookout, a stop along the way to Angels Landing.
The main trail has been closed from Monday to Thursday each week since mid-September, and while the trail was expected to reopen next week, recent heavy rains could make it difficult for workers to finish in time, said Ron Terry, a spokesperson for the park.
The trail remains open on weekends.
Crews are working to re-chisel some existing rock steps, install new posts and chains, and install stone masonry to improve footing.
A major part of the effort is to better delineate the route and make it easier for people to stay on the main trail, Terry said.
For more information, visit www.nps.gov/zion (http://www.nps.gov/zion).

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