ST. GEORGE — Zion National Park officials have closed Angels Landing Trail until further notice, after learning of chain damage that could affect hiker safety.
Update – June 7, 2022
Park officials tweeted at approximately 12:29 p.m. on Sunday, stating that Angels Landing is closed until further notice after discovering damage to the chain section located at the last half-mile of the trail.
An anchor that supports a section of the chain has detached from the stone, said Zion National Park spokesperson Jonathan Shafer, adding that park staff is working on repairs. The cause of the damage is currently unknown.
According to Zion National Park’s website, the chain offers hikers something to hold while moving across a thin ridge, which is where the majority of deadly accidents have occurred there since 1930.
Shafer said the park’s priority is reattaching the anchor and reopening the trail as soon as it’s safe to do so.
No injuries were reported as a result of the anchor becoming detached, Shafer added.
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