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Angels Landing is hiked by seasonal lottery: the application window for each season, the $6 application and $3 permit, and how the seven ranked choices work.
Last checked 13 Sep 2026. Source: National Park Service (home.nps.gov).
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Access is a seasonal lottery with fixed application windows
Seasonal lotteries open and close months ahead: spring hikes (Mar–May) apply Feb 13–25; summer (Jun–Aug) Apr 1–20; fall (Sep–Nov) Jul 1–20; winter (Dec–Feb) Oct 1–20.
What to do: Apply in the window covering your hiking dates — there is no walk-up alternative.
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The $6 application is separate from the $3 per-person permit
The lottery application costs $6 and covers up to six people; a selected permit then carries a $3 per-person fee.
What to do: Budget both — the application fee is non-refundable whether or not you are selected.
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You rank seven day and time choices in the application
Seasonal lottery applicants select seven ranked days and times, or time windows.
What to do: Have your preferred dates decided before you open the form.
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