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Lower Emerald Pools Trail

Easy/Intermediate
 3.7 (55)
  1. Areas
  2. UT
  3. …Southwestern Utah
  4. …Zion National Park
  5. Zion Canyon
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“An easy, well-maintained paved path leading to some of Zion's most cherished sights. ”

Brian Smith
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0.8

Miles

1.3

KM

Point to Point

4,434' 1,352 m

High

4,307' 1,313 m

Low

128' 39 m

Up

4' 1 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

5%

Max Grade (3°)

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

Family Friendly Perfect for a quick out-and-back outing with the entire family. The more intrepid of the bunch can head up Upper Emerald Pools Trail, if they want.

Description

From Zion Lodge, cross the footbridge that leads over the Virgin River. On the western bank, you'll intersect the Lower Emerald Pools Trail. Turn right and follow it to the north for a quarter-mile above the river. The trail then turns westward into Heaps Canyon and parallels a stream to the first of the Emerald Pools.

Enjoy the beauty of the cascade, which flows at varying rates depending on season and precipitation, and then continue on the trail to the middle pool. The middle pool is located on the cliff above the lower pool and feeds the falls.

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Land Manager: National Park Service - Zion National Park

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  3.7 from 55 votes

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Zion National Park
Feb 5, 2015 near Springdale, UT
Zion National Park.
Sep 30, 2017 near Springdale, UT
Waterfall at the end of Lower Emerald Pools trail. Fabulous after the rain!
May 5, 2019 near Springdale, UT
If you want to see it in its full beauty, try getting there right before/after the rain (The rangers close the trail during the rain so be mindful).
Jan 15, 2016 near Springdale, UT
Hiking down to the Lower Emerald Pools.
Dec 17, 2015 near Springdale, UT
Moon and water
Feb 5, 2015 near Springdale, UT

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Jun 6, 2020
Campbell Hawk
short. paved trail. easy 0.8mi — 0h 20m
Apr 12, 2020
Jen A
Jan 24, 2020
Emily Faust
0.8mi
Jan 18, 2020
Bethann Beiermeister
Oct 26, 2019
Dan Shoemaker
Oct 18, 2019
Sana M
Oct 9, 2019
Eric Harrill
1.6mi
Oct 4, 2019
Kayla Champagne

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