more stats
1,955 ft
Distance
746 ft
Climb
-86 ft
Descent
00:22:10
Avg time
660 ft
Altitude change
4,403 ft
Altitude min
5,092 ft
Altitude max
4,432 ft
Altitude start
5,092 ft
Altitude end
33.782%
Grade
-72.274%
Grade max
376.998%
Grade min
1,573 ft
Distance climb
308 ft
Distance down
74 ft
Distance flat
00:22:10
Avg time

Upper Emerald Pool Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Zion National Park
    Springdale, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #519 in Hiking [+]
    • #25761 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #48 in Hiking · Utah [+]
    • #533 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed

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AI Generated Description

Upper Emerald Pool is a 1,955 ft blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Springdale Utah. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 22 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Upper Emerald Pool Trail Reports

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May 6, 2026 @ 5:50am (America/Denver)
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Aug 18, 2024
The vertical up in the trail information is incorrect. It is definitely not 200+ metres of hiking uphill.
Aug 1, 2024 @ 11:16pm
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Ideal
Avg: 4.01 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Emerald Pool located?
      Upper 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 37.25741, -112.96052.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Emerald Pool?
      Upper Emerald Pool is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 33.782%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Emerald Pool?
      Upper Emerald Pool has 746 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 86 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,403 ft to 5,092 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Emerald Pool a point to point trail?
      Upper Emerald Pool is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Emerald Pool?
      Upper Emerald Pool is 1,955 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Emerald Pool?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Upper 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 Upper Emerald Pool?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Upper Emerald Pool are:
      • October (39 activities)
      • April (38 activities)
      • March (34 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Upper Emerald Pool? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Emerald Pool are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Upper Emerald Pool?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to hike Upper Emerald Pool. The trail is 1,955 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Emerald Pool?
      Upper Emerald Pool is a very popular trail. There have been 1,680 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,967 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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