Zion · Execution page · as of October 2026
Angels Landing permit lottery timeline
Two lottery channels: the seasonal lottery (months ahead, better odds) and the day-before lottery (submit the day before your hike — the fallback). And a miss isn't a wasted trip — Didn't win a permit? You can still hike to Scout Lookout — everything below the final half-mile chained section requires no permit.
Seasonal lottery windows
Each round covers 3 hiking months. Source: NPS Zion — Angels Landing Pilot Permit Program
| Applications open | Close | Results | Hiking months covered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | 2026-01-20 | 2026-01-25 | Apr–Jun 2026 (spring) | Closed |
| 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-20 | 2026-04-25 | Jul–Sep 2026 (summer) | Closed |
| 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-20 | 2026-07-25 | Oct–Dec 2026 (fall) | Closed |
| 2027-01-01 | 2027-01-20 | 2027-01-25 | Apr–Jun 2027 (spring) | Opens soon |
Missed the seasonal lottery? The day-before channel
Submit the day before your hike
Submit by 12:00 PM Mountain Time the day before your hike on the official Zion website
Results posted by 4:00 PM that day · Odds Roughly 2% (lower on peak days)
Overall seasonal lottery odds
Roughly 3–5%
Three backup hikes if you don't win
Scout Lookout (no permit)
All of the scenery below the Angels Landing chained section. 90% of families with kids should turn around here.
Observation Point (via East Rim Trail)
Looks down on Angels Landing itself from higher up, with far fewer people.
Canyon Overlook Trail
Right by the east entrance. A postcard view without entering the canyon.
Fit the permit step into a full itinerary → Mighty 5 Hub
Remind me when the 2027 lottery opens
Just one field: your email. One reminder 3 days before the window opens — that's it.