A hiker has died in Texas after a fatal fall from the Angels Landing trail in Zion
The fatal fall occurred on Friday, April 17, around 2 p.m local time in utah, when park officials received reports that a hiker had fallen from the chained portion of the Angels Landing trail, a steep, heavily visited trail known for its narrow ridge line and steep slopes.
Park rangers and local law enforcement responded to the scene and were later able to locate Ramos on the north side of Angels Landing in Zion Canyon near Big Bend, according to officials. Recovery operations were completed Friday evening, and his remains were transported to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Utah State Medical Examiner’s Office.
A man died after falling in Zion National Park on Friday. (Michael Yanow/Noor Photo)
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office and state medical examiner publicly identified Ramos on Monday.
In the immediate aftermath of the accident, officials temporarily closed the West Rim Trail, including Scout Lookout and Angels Landing, during response and recovery efforts.
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The hiker who died after falling from a chained section at Angels Landing in Zion National Park has been identified as 68-year-old Gilberto Ramos of Laredo, Texas. (Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)
The National Park Service (NPS) and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fall.
Angels Landing is closed April 20 through April 23 Track maintenanceaccording to NPS. No permits will be issued during those dates. The park said the lottery, which was held a day earlier, will reopen April 23 for hikes scheduled for April 24.
Angel’s Landing at Zion National Park has a narrow ridge line and a steep slope. (Kayla Bartkowski)
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While Angels Landing is closed, the wider West Rim Trail is currently open.
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