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3,844 ft
Distance
272 ft
Climb
-123 ft
Descent
00:11:09
Avg time
149 ft
Altitude change
4,281 ft
Altitude min
4,432 ft
Altitude max
4,283 ft
Altitude start
4,432 ft
Altitude end
3.867%
Grade
-22.177%
Grade max
33.413%
Grade min
2,435 ft
Distance climb
1,078 ft
Distance down
331 ft
Distance flat
00:11:09
Avg time

Lower Emerald Pool Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Zion National Park
    Springdale, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Hiking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #559 in Hiking [+]
    • #67306 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    No

A lot of this trail is paved and very easy, with some sandy hiking back to the bridge. The pools trickles over big half moon rock formation.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 18, 2023 @ 6:48am
Jun 18, 2023
 The rain has stopped, and now it is dry and dusty.
Mar 14, 2023 @ 9:27pm
Mar 14, 2023
 3/15/23 - lots of rain means lots of standing water and mud on the trails. Rocks were starting to fall.
Jan 27, 2023 @ 5:10am
Jan 27, 2023
 Half the trail was in the shade and therefore icy and traction devices are recommended. The trail is closed at the lower pool due to risk of ice...
Feb 28, 2022 @ 9:06am
Feb 28, 2022
 The connection to Kayenta is blocked by a rockslide. Also, intermittent ice, mud, and dry patches.
Jan 23, 2021 @ 8:27am
Jan 23, 2021
 Windy with some precipitation. It snowed the next day
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        Directions to lower-emerald-pool trailhead (37.251100, -112.959280)

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        Kayenta Trail to Emerald Pools & Zion Lodge
        ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 682 ft • 5 •
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        Emerald Pools Loop
        3 miles • 719 ft • 6 •
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        Kayenta Trail
        3 miles • 345 ft • 6 •

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Emerald Pool

        ▼ Where is Lower Emerald Pool located?
        Lower Emerald Pool is located in Zion National Park, Springdale, Utah, United States. It is part of the Zion National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.2511, -112.95928.
        ▼ How hard is Lower Emerald Pool?
        Lower Emerald Pool is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.867%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Emerald Pool?
        Lower Emerald Pool has 272 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 123 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,281 ft to 4,432 ft.
        ▼ Is Lower Emerald Pool a point to point trail?
        Lower Emerald Pool is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Lower Emerald Pool?
        Lower Emerald Pool is 3,844 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Emerald Pool?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Lower Emerald Pool. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Lower Emerald Pool?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Lower Emerald Pool are:
        • May (8 activities)
        • July (7 activities)
        • October (6 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Lower Emerald Pool? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Emerald Pool are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to hike Lower Emerald Pool?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 26 minutes to hike Lower Emerald Pool. The trail is 3,844 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Lower Emerald Pool?
        Lower Emerald Pool is a very popular trail. There have been 1,075 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,097 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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