Angels Staircase

Overview

Its the reason you traveled this far. The namesake of the full Angels Staircase Loop, it all comes down to these 2 miles. Traveling clockwise (suggested), you begin with a hike-a-bike climb up to an 8,000ft ridgeline, that gives you unbelievable vista views. Then you are rewarded by a dozen or two switchbacks as you descend 1,000ft.

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Angels Staircase descent

Angels Staircase descent

Early season snow on Cooney Lake from Angels Staircase Trail

Early season snow on Cooney Lake from Angels Staircase Trail

Early fall on the Angels Staircase Loop

Early fall on the Angels Staircase Loop

Ruth descending the Angles staircase. Photo: ©Donni Reddington

Ruth descending the Angles staircase. Photo: ©Donni Reddington

Angels Staircase - hike-a-bike

Angels Staircase - hike-a-bike

Angels Staircase

Angels Staircase

Ruth reaching the top of the staircase. Photo: ©Donni Reddington

Ruth reaching the top of the staircase. Photo: ©Donni Reddington

Fresh snow on the Angles Trail in mid-September. Photo: ©Donni Reddington

Fresh snow on the Angles Trail in mid-September. Photo: ©Donni Reddington

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