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Zion National Park hiking guide

Emerald Pools Trail

A 2.9-mile loop with 600 ft of climbing in Zion Canyon, rated moderate.

Emerald Pools Trail, Zion National Park

Key facts

Length
2.9 mi (4.7 km)
Elevation gain
600 ft (182 m)
Route type
Loop
Difficulty
Moderate
Area
Zion Canyon
Highest point
4,618 ft
Lowest point
4,267 ft

About Emerald Pools Trail

This trail leads to a tranquil pool at the base of majestic cliffs, offering breathtaking views of canyon landmarks like Lady Mountain and The Great White Throne. The path winds through pinyon-juniper woodlands, providing a peaceful escape amidst the dramatic landscape.

Route map

Route map of Emerald Pools Trail in Zion National Park0.25 miN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Emerald Pools Trail4,3004,4004,5004,600012Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 4,618 ftLow 4,267 ft
Elevation runs from 4,267 ft to 4,618 ft over 2.8 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

Nearby in Zion Canyon

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