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This is a moderate hike up mostly sandstone rock and some sandy wash, passing dozens of small pools of water.


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Map Key

1.1

Miles

1.8

KM

Point to Point

5,883' 1,793 m

High

5,320' 1,622 m

Low

563' 172 m

Up

17' 5 m

Down

10%

Avg Grade (5°)

23%

Max Grade (13°)

Dogs Unknown

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This is a moderate hike up mostly sandstone rock and some sandy wash. There are many dozens of small pools with standing water along the way. After a rainstorm, it could be possible for flowing water to connect the pools.

Parking is at the "Many Pools Trail" parking lot, where even on busy days there is are open spots because most people park there just to use the new, double pit toilet. The trailhead is not labeled by Zion NP as this is not an official park trail, but the parking lot is now clearly signed.

Park on the north side of the road near the pit toilets. There start are a couple of social trails to take you down about 30 feet to the beginning of the sandy wash. After that, hike up the slick rock inside the small valley, going past small pools of water. There are more pools towards the end of the hike, but turn around at any point after you have had your fill.

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Brian D

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#11

in East Zion

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#11

in East Zion

#294

in Utah

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Photos

Looking down over a string of pools
Mar 4, 2018 near Springdale, UT
Looking up with lots of little pools
Mar 4, 2018 near Springdale, UT
Many Pool Trail
Jan 24, 2024 near Springdale, UT
A pool on the way to the top
Mar 3, 2018 near Springdale, UT
A few of the many pools along the trail.
Mar 4, 2018 near Springdale, UT

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Mar 31, 2024
Patrick Blake
2nd Hike in Zion 2mi — 10h 30m
Mar 13, 2024
Molly Raske
Many pools — 10h 09m
Jan 24, 2024
Stewart Carnes
Aug 15, 2023
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Nov 23, 2022
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