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Upper Emerald Pools Trail

Intermediate
 4.1 (39)
  1. Areas
  2. UT
  3. …Southwestern Utah
  4. …Zion National Park
  5. Zion Canyon
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“A steep trail connecting the middle and upper Emerald Pools. ”

Brian Smith
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Miles

0.7

KM

Point to Point

4,755' 1,449 m

High

4,419' 1,347 m

Low

356' 108 m

Up

42' 13 m

Down

18%

Avg Grade (10°)

64%

Max Grade (33°)

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Features Birding · Cave · Fall Colors · Lake · River/Creek · Views · Waterfall · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This is a very steep, often sandy and hot trail that connects to the Upper Emerald Pool. The trail leads through rocky outcrops and up to the base of a sheer cliff.

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Land Manager: National Park Service - Zion National Park

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  4.1 from 39 votes

#3

in Zion Canyon

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#3

in Zion Canyon

#13

in Utah

#111

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Waterfall, Zion National Park
Feb 5, 2015 near Springdale, UT
The view from the top of Emerald Pools.
Feb 18, 2015 near Springdale, UT
Backroads Bryce & Zion
Feb 18, 2015 near Springdale, UT
Waterfall at the end of Lower Emerald Pools trail. Fabulous after the rain!
May 5, 2019 near Springdale, UT
Zion National Park.
Sep 30, 2017 near Springdale, UT
Upper Emerald Pool's cascade.
Aug 19, 2015 near Springdale, UT

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