Near South Guardian Angel via Kolob Terrace
North Guardian Angel
Near South Guardian Angel via Kolob Terrace
The beautiful view from Observation Point on the Wildcat Canyon Trail in Zion National Park
Near South Guardian Angel via Kolob Terrace
Northgate Peak West
Near South Guardian Angel via Kolob Terrace
View beyond the Northgate Peaks.

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South Guardian Angel via Kolob Terrace

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Strenuous hike through Zion to the South Guardian Angel Peak.
10.8
mi
Distance
3,661
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Geologically SignificantViewsWildlife
Access Issues
Route involves class 2/3/4 scrambling, navigational skills, and experience with STRENUOUS rxhing. Not recommended for casual rxh, or those with no wilderness experience.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
10.84mi
Distance
3,661ft
Elevation Gain
3,661ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
7,076ft
High Point
5,485ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
The trailhead is accessed by a road from Virgin Utah. The trail drops down into a valley from the parking area before it ascends up towards South Guardian Angel. The trail is approximately 11.8 miles and could take an entire day depending on the experience of the hike. There is one point to refill water from the river but it needs to be filtered. There are points descending into and ascending out of the valley that require some difficult scrambling and some people might prefer bringing ropes. There is some light scrambling and exposure near the peak.

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