Visitor dies after fall on Angels Landing Trail in Zion National Park
Popular areas of Zion National Park in southern Utah are closed due to a search and rescue operation.
www.wkbw.comI don’t have live updates right now, but here’s what recent reporting has indicated about fatalities on Angels Landing.
- The death toll on Angels Landing has varied across sources and timeframes, with counts often cited ranging from about 13 to 19 deaths since 2000, depending on whether only falls are counted or all fatalities are included.[2][3][4]
- A notable recent case in 2026 confirmed a fatal fall on the Angels Landing trail, and Zion National Park closed sections temporarily during the response before reopening, underscoring ongoing risk on the route.[5][7]
- Several outlets have maintained that the trail remains open to the public, but warnings about edge danger and the narrow, exposed sections (particularly the chained portion) are repeatedly emphasized by authorities.[2][5]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest official statements from Zion National Park or major local outlets and provide a precise, current death count with sources. Would you like me to do that?