1-2 HoursPark entrance fees apply.
Lower Emerald Pool Trail
Zion National Park
Lower Emerald Pool trail is a rough, paved trail that leads through pinyon-juniper woodland to the Lower Emerald Pool and ephemeral waterfalls.The pools are fragile and an essential water source for wildlife. Do not go into the water. Connects to the other Emerald Pools trails and the Kayenta Trail. Avoid cliff edges. Swimming is not permitted. Restrooms and water filling stations are available at the Zion Lodge.
Lower Emerald Pool trail is a rough, paved trail that leads through pinyon-juniper woodland to the Lower Emerald Pool and ephemeral waterfalls.The pools are fragile and an essential water source for wildlife. Do not go into the water. Connects to the other Emerald Pools trails and the Kayenta Trail. Avoid cliff edges. Swimming is not permitted. Restrooms and water filling stations are available at the Zion Lodge.
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HikingTrailsemerald poolslower emerald poolEasy hikeday hikeout and backLoopZionZion Canyonzion lodge
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Duration
1-2 Hours
Fees
Park entrance fees apply.
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day, Night, Dawn, Dusk
Accessibility
Length (one way) | 0.6 mi (1.0 km) Elevation | Gain: 131.1 ft (40.0 m) | Loss: 96.4 ft (29.38 m) Grade | Typical: 7.1% | Maximum: 25.3% | 34.4% of the trail is at a 8.3% or higher grade. Cross Slope | Typical: 3.6% | Maximum: 17.1% | 18.9% of trail has a cross slope of 6% or higher. Tread Width | Typical: 62 in (157.8 cm) | Minimum: 30 in (76.2 cm). 25 ft (7.6 m) of the trail is this width. Surface | 96.2% of the trail is hard concrete, and 3.8% is firm soil. Obstructions | Bridge with minimum tread width of 45 in (114.3 cm). | Gaps in concrete up to 2 in (5.1 cm) long. Last assessed on March 20, 2025. Obstructions less than 12 in (30.5 cm) tall, or outside the tread area of 12 in (30.5 cm) wide by 96 in (243.8 cm) high, were not reported.
Pets
No
Reservations
No
Location
Emerald Pools Trailhead