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Angels Landing Trail--West Rim Trail vs Panorama Trail

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

Units
Angels Landing Trail--West Rim Trail Panorama Trail
Distance 1.1 mi2 km 5.0 mi8 km
Elevation gain 1,175 ft358 m 2,156 ft657 m
Typical duration 1 day 1 day
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network — Local
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best months: April, November Best from June to October
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Angels Landing Trail--West Rim Trail vs Panorama Trail: which should you hike?

At 5.0 mi8 km, Panorama Trail is the longer route — roughly 3.9 mi6 km more than Angels Landing Trail--West Rim Trail (1.1 mi2 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.