Middle Emerald Pools Trail

Zion National Park

easy

Length: 0.91 mi

Est. time: 30m

Gain: 332 ft

Loss: 250 ft

Max elev: 4,477 ft

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Elevation profile

+332 ft gain · −250 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Trailhead parking (Place)

Human History Museum (VisitorCenter)

What to know

Middle Emerald Pools Trail

⏱ Middle Emerald Pools is 2.2 miles (3.5 km) roundtrip (out-and-back). It may be combined with other Emerald Pools trails and the Kayenta trail for a longer hike.

🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall

Build a loop

Connects to:

Lower Kayenta Trail Lower 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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