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Angels Landing Trail--West Rim Trail vs Enchantments Traverse

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Angels Landing Trail--West Rim Trail Enchantments Traverse
Distance 2 km 28 km
Elevation gain 372 m 1,410 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Regional
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best months: April, November Best from July to July
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Angels Landing Trail--West Rim Trail vs Enchantments Traverse: which should you hike?

At 28 km, Enchantments Traverse is the longer route — roughly 26 km more than Angels Landing Trail--West Rim Trail (2 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Angels Landing Trail--West Rim Trail is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.