Lower Emerald Pool — Attraction in Apple Valley

This is the first of three pools you will come across whether you use the Emerald Pools Trail or the Kayenta Trail. It is only 0.6 miles on the Emerald Trail, but the footbridge was closed near the lodge two weeks ago due to repairs. What we like most about this pool area is the ability to walk behind the waterfalls, but on this trip the trail was closed due to ice. The views from this area are stunning and it is a perfect place to sit and meditate as you listen to nature and the sound of the waterfall above, very peaceful when there are no or few other visitors in the early morning hours. There are no park facilities or overnight camping at the pools and they are open 24 hours, but would not...

I actually ran most the entire trail, jumping off of rocks and sometimes just slowing to pass others and catch my breath, having a glance at the beautiful scenery, speaking with a few others. I went on this trail in the morning, when hiking / trail running is better. I had passed roughly 30 people or more. A bridge is/ was out so I kept running the sandy horse trail until I looped back toward the lodge. I stopped and yielded to three riding horse back, it's an amazing place. Probably best to take it slow going up and around the lower pool, I didn't even bother to look at...

One of the easiest of the hikes in Zion national park is that you can enjoy yourself with your family and all age groups can join.

To get to this hike you have to take the shuttle bus as cars are not allowed in this part of the park due to the limited parking.

As you get closer to the fall area there is a probability of getting wet, but nothing crazy. The views of the red rocks are mesmerizing, which makes it totally worth coming to this park. The hike to the middle pool from here is also not bad and people generally combine...