Emerald Pools Trail
Emerald Pools
A family-friendly trail departing from Zion Lodge, passing waterfall curtains formed by dripping cliff walls and leading to the Lower, Middle, and Upper Emerald Pools.
Starting from Zion Lodge, the 5th stop on the shuttle route, cross the footbridge to reach the Lower Emerald Pool. The round trip is about 1.9 km and takes under an hour. Walking behind the waterfall curtain is the highlight. Continuing to the Middle and Upper Pools makes a round trip of about 5 km, and the Upper Pool sits right against the massive cliff face of Lady Mountain. You can also connect from the Upper Pool to the Kayenta Trail and walk to The Grotto stop, which links to the start of Angels Landing. Swimming in the pools is prohibited, and the paths can be slippery after rain.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Zion Lodge
- Court of the Patriarchs
- Great White Throne
- Angels Landing Trail
- Observation Point
- Riverside Walk
- Canyon Junction Bridge
- Zion–Mount Carmel Highway & Tunnel