Lower Emerald Pools Trail

Zion National Park

easy

Length: 0.66 mi

Est. time: 18m

Gain: 248 ft

Loss: 163 ft

Max elev: 4,446 ft

Point-to-pointUnknownhike

Elevation profile

+248 ft gain · −163 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Trailhead parking (Place)

Human History Museum (VisitorCenter)

What to know

Lower Emerald Pool Trail

🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall

Build a loop

Connects to:

Bridge Lower Kayenta Trail Middle Emerald Pools Trail

Connect the dots

Learn:

Bird Beak Adaptaions Classification Systems Desert Plant Adaptations: Structures that Support Survival Earth's Features: Interpreting Patters with Topographic Maps Genetics and Adaptations: Understanding Inherited Traits and Survival Geology pt 3: Rock Types in National Parks

Plan smart, verify on site

Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.

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