Waterfall Hero Hikes: Emerald Pools Waterfall (Zion)

Emerald Pools Waterfall is a waterfall that flows between the Upper and Lower Emerald Pools in Washington County, Utah. The waterfall is located in Zion National Park.

Hike Length: 1.4 miles
Estimated Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Zion National Park
Trail Users: Hiking
Dogs: No dogs
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: High
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are very slippery
Trailhead GPS: 37.25251,-112.95616
Waterfall GPS: 37.25749,-112.96242

Directions:

To visit the falls, head to the Zion Lodge trailhead in Zion Canyon. Most of the year, private vehicles are prohibited from the canyon, so take the shuttle to stop #5 - Zion Lodge.

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Hike Description:

Cross the street from the lodge and take the pedestrian bridge over Virgin River. Across, turn right on Lower Emerald Pools Trail and follow this easy paved trail for about a half-mile to Lower Emerald Pools. The waterfall tumbles down from the ledge above. There are actually two falls - one from each of the middle pools. We visited in very dry condition and only one was really flowing.