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Outdoors Zion Lodge, Zion NP

Emerald Pools Trail

An outdoor spot in Zion Lodge, Zion NP, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Emerald Pools Trail in Zion Lodge, Zion NP
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Why go

Short trails to pools and seasonal waterfalls below Red Arch Mountain.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Zion NP, alongside 4 activities, 1 place for a drink and 1 place to eat. The closest of our other picks is Emerald Pools Trail, 0.0 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Zion Lodge
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Zion NP. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Emerald Pools Trail

    Short hikes to pools and seasonal waterfalls below cliffs, starting at Zion Lodge.

    Outdoors · Zion · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Angels Landing

    Chain-assisted ridge hike to a narrow summit 1,500 ft above the canyon.

    Activity · Zion · 0.7 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Angels Landing

    Chain-assisted climb along a narrow fin to a summit 1,500 ft above the canyon.

    Activity · 0.7 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Canyon Overlook Trail

    1-mile round trip on the east side to a view straight down Zion Canyon.

    Activity · 2.7 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Canyon Overlook Trail

    One-mile hike on the east side to a view down Pine Creek and switchbacks.

    Outdoors · Zion · 2.8 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Watchman Trail

    Moderate 3-mile loop from the visitor center to a viewpoint over Springdale and the Watchman.

    Outdoors · 3.7 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Emerald Pools Trail is a stop on our Las Vegas & National Parks route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Zion NP

Emerald Pools Trail is our only outdoors pick in Zion NP; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Zion NP guide.

When to go: weather by month, based on Zion

Our climate figures for Zion NP come from nearby Zion. Average daily highs in Zion run from 41°F in December to 89°F in July; February is usually the wettest month. For Emerald Pools Trail itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Zion from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Zion weather by month (covers Zion NP).

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Emerald Pools Trail, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Apple Valley, UT 84737, USA
Coordinates
37.25112, -112.95926
Destination
Zion NP, Utah

Emerald Pools Trail: quick answers

How much time do you need at Emerald Pools Trail?

Plan on about 2 hours at Emerald Pools Trail. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Emerald Pools Trail?

Our pick: Morning.

Is Emerald Pools Trail free?

Yes, we list Emerald Pools Trail as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Emerald Pools Trail?

Emerald Pools Trail is at Apple Valley, UT 84737, USA, in Zion Lodge. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Emerald Pools Trail?

Emerald Pools Trail appears on Las Vegas & National Parks, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Zion NP.

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