Emerald Pools — Attraction in Apple Valley

Zion Lodge, Shuttle Stop Five, is the access point for the Lower Emerald Pool Trail. It was just over 1-mile in length, but what makes these walks a bit more difficult is the change in elevation. All of them go up hill. This is described as ‘easy’ and while it was not technical and is suited to wheelchairs and strollers, they would need assistance. The Lower Trail was shady and pleasant and follows the canyon bottom to Lower Emerald Pool, which is located at the base of a cliff. Two small streams spread across the cliff face and trickle into the pools. The trail leads behind the falling water. We found the water trickle to be just that. It did wet the trail, but not flood it. We did not go beyond this point, and were a bit disappointed in the slimy green algae ridden water collected in the lowest area of the bottom. The trail to the higher Emerald Pool becomes more...

One of the well-known hikes in Zions. I will let the other reviews tell you how cool it is and how the views are. This review is about the trails to get there.

There are 3 pools, with the lower being the easiest to get to if coming from the lodge when the bridge is accessible. The middle pool is where you will hike, too, if coming from the lodge. From lower, to middle, to upper, it is a bit of a climb and scramble over the rocks. So if you are not sure footed, take your time.

From middle to upper is the harder section and has the least...

It is great and moderate hike.

Technically you have three trails: Lower Emerald Pools Trail (1.2 miles round trip from Zion Lodge), Middle Emerald Pools Trail (2.2 miles round trip from Zion Lodge) and Upper Emerald Pools Trai (1 mile from lower Emerald Pool).

We took Lower Emerald Pools Trail route and then Upper Emerald Pools Trail going up and then Middle Emerald Pools Trail going back.

You can also get to it by Kayenta Trail from The Groto (stop #6).

We just came back and there where so many people on trail and that...