Angels Landing

Angels Landing in Utah's Zion National Park is the famous exception abroad: from Scout Lookout, a fixed metal chain gives a handhold along the final knife-edge ridge to the summit. For anyone comfortable on Striding Edge the moves will feel manageable, but the drops are vast and the chain is shared with other hikers, so patience with passing traffic is part of the outing. Planning matters more than skill. Everyone hiking the chains needs a permit from the park's lottery, either the seasonal draw months ahead or the day-before lottery; applying costs $6, with a further per-person fee if you are successful. Check the park's alerts before you go, and leave it for another day if the rock is wet or icy.