more stats
3,844 ft
Distance
272 ft
Climb
-123 ft
Descent
00:25:38
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
00:25:38
Avg time

Lower Emerald Pool Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Zion National Park
    Springdale, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #583 in Hiking [+]
    • #15784 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #69 in Hiking · Utah [+]
    • #288 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed

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.

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BridgesSandy

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 3 miles average
6 Months
  • 54 rides
  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • 214 rides
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Lower Emerald Pool Trail Reports

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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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on Jun 18, 2023
Dry
Avg: 3.68 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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 28 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 1,192 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,221 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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