Emerald Pools Hike At a Glance

Location:

Zion National Park, Utah

Coordinates:

37° 15’3.49”N, 112° 57’28.78”W

Time:

2 hours

Length:

2.2 miles round trip

Elevation Gain:

300 ft

Trail Condition

Class 2 (Trail may have tree roots or rocks jutting out. Navigation skills may consist of following rock cairns and choosing turns at junctions. Elevation gains may be more substantial.)

Description:

The Emerald Pools hike in Zion is very popular due to its central location in the park, its ease, and its beautiful scenery. We were there during a flute festival, and a guy was playing an indian flute. It was so serene, almost reverent.

Fees:

Entrance fee

Appropriate for Scouts:

Yes

Trip Dates:

Most Recent: June 13, 2008

Things To Do In
Zion National Park

Camp Sites:

• Zion South Campground

Canyoneering:

• Hidden Canyon (Technical Route)
• Keyhole Canyon
• Pine Creek
• Zion Narrows (top-down)
• Zion Subway (top-down)

Hiking:

• Angel's Landing Hike
• Canyon Overlook (Zion)
• Emerald Pools Hike
• Hidden Canyon Hike
• Lower Pine Creek Hike
• Not Shelf Canyon
• Weeping Rock Hike
• Zion Narrows (bottom-up)