Wander the West: Emerald Pools Trail

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Area: Zion National Park   

State: Utah    Elevation: 4,445 ft

Lat: 37.2577598*   Long: -112.9618848*

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What's Near Emerald Pools Trail?
(miles) 10 20 30 40 50

Getting There

Emerald Pools Parking Area, 4 miles up the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive - just across the road from Zion Lodge - Zion National Park.

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Emerald Pools Trail

    Emerald Pools Trail Zion National Park - Photo by DirtyDog

Member Comments

Stew Icon

16 March 2010 - 09:37 PM
The Emerald Pools trail takes you 500 feet uphill into a cool, forested side canyon with overhangs, waterfalls, and small pools. Make loop hike starting from the Zion Lodge, cross the river on the bridge and head north to the pools.

JamieRecycles Icon

20 April 2010 - 08:24 PM
Everything in Zion is beautiful. The Emerald Pools was absolutely one of my most favorite spots to sit and take it in. The hike is pretty easy, just a few little spots to get over some rocks. I did it in my maryjane crocs! Hahahaha.
I saw older folks doing it and kids. I did it towards the end of summer in September when the weather wasn't too bad and the park wasn't suuuuper crowded. I love coming down a mountainside trail and seeing water.
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