To keep the crowds at bay, the park distributes a limited number of permits using a lottery system. The last stretch to the peak is on a narrow ridge, and hikers have to cling to chains to get there.

Let's be honest, there are plenty of dangerous hikes around the US. From sketchy trail conditions and high-exposure ridges to remote conditions and wildlife, there are plenty of concerns at play.

A hiker died inside Zion National Park on Monday, the second such death this year. In a statement, park officials said rangers received a report of an “unresponsive hiker at Scout Lookout” early ...

A man died Friday afternoon while hiking the West Rim Trail at Zion National Park. The 63-year-old from San Diego collapsed near Scout Lookout, which is almost two miles up the steep trail and a ...

I climbed to the top of Angels Landing, one of Zion National Park's most popular hikes. To keep the crowds at bay, the park distributes a limited number of permits using a lottery system. The last ...