3/23/2023 0 Comments Switchies waltzers![]() ![]() This section of the West Rim trail, from Refrigerator Canyon to Angels Landing, underwent major repairs in 1985 in order to be repaved with concrete that would prevent future erosion and reduce the impact of Zion National Park’s ever-increasing visitor count. Ruesch was no engineer, but the switchbacks, carved out of solid rock on a sheer cliff, were considered to be an engineering marvel. The wiggles were the brainchild of Walter Ruesch, Zion National Park’s first superintendent, in 1926. You’ll still have an impressive view of Zion Canyon below, and bragging rights about conquering the challenging switchbacks. There’s no shame in not reaching the summit of Angels Landing. This is also the turnaround point for those unwilling to tackle the chained section to the top. ![]() The switchbacks are the last hurdle before reaching Scout Lookout at the turnoff from West Rim Trail to the Angels Landing summit. Walter’s Wiggles begins about 1.8 miles into the Angels Landing hike, and has a steep elevation gain of 250 feet (from 5100 feet to 5350 feet) in a relatively short distance. Hiking Walter’s Wiggles is an experience you (and your knees) won’t likely forget, but take it from East Zion Adventures - the views at the top are undeniably worth it!īe prepared to get your heart (and thighs and calves) pumping as you tackle these 21 switchbacks. Walter’s Wiggles is a series of 21 steep switchbacks on the hike to Angels Landing in Zion National Park. Stairway to Angels Landing: Hiking the Walter’s Wiggles Switchbacks ![]()
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