Injured hiker rescued at Zion Nat'l Park's Angels Landing trail

Injured hiker prompted Angels Landing closure

Zion National Park officials have provided additional details about a search and rescue operation that temporarily closed Angels Landing on Saturday, September 19.The park announced Saturday that the popular trail was closed while a search and rescue operation was underway but initially released few details about the incident. Officials said the trail would reopen when Zion dispatch determined it was safe to do so.Park officials said Tuesday, Se…

Injured hiker rescued at Zion Nat'l Park's Angels Landing trail

ZION NATIONAL PARK, Utah, Sept. 22, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Angels Landing at Zion National Park was closed down Saturday during a search and rescue operation. A hiker experienced a non-life-threatening injury, a National Park Service statement says. Over the years, a reported 18 to 19 people have suffered fatal falls from Angels Landing, falling […] The post Injured hiker rescued at Zion Nat’l Park’s Angels Landing trail first appeared on Gepha…