Two hikers have died within days of each other at Utah's Zion National Park, sparking renewed concerns about the risks of desert hiking and steep trails.

The man, a 68-year-old from Texas, fell at the trail's chained section.

A fatal fall at Zion National Park’s Angels Landing in early 2026 has prompted renewed scrutiny of trail safety and visitor management. The National Park Service is expanding measures beyond the ...

Gilberto Ramos from Laredo, Texas died after falling from the chained section of Angels Landing trail in Zion National Park.

SPRINGDALE, Utah — A visitor at Zion National Park in southern Utah has died after falling from the popular Angels Landing Trail, prompting a search and rescue operation. The National Park Service ...

A hiker fell to his death last week on one of Zion National Park’s steepest and most popular trails. On Monday, the National Park Service identified him as Gilberto Ramos, 68, of Laredo, Texas.

WASHINGTON — A Texas man has been identified who fell to his death from Angels Landing trail in Zion National Park, widely considered to be one of the most dangerous trails in the United States.