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3 miROUND TRIP
620 ftELEV GAIN
EasyDIFFICULTY
5/5KID RATING
All yearSEASON
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The Trail
Waterfalls dripping over alcoves into green pools. Lower pool is stroller-ish.
Heat note: desert country - in summer start at dawn and carry more water than feels reasonable.
Pack Loadout (Easy)
Water bottle, sunscreen, hat, snacks, comfortable shoes.
Getting There
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Make it a weekend: South Campground (Zion) (Camping, 4 mi) · Watchman Campground (Camping, 4 mi) · Lava Point Campground (Camping, 10 mi) · Kolob Reservoir (Fishing, 14 mi)
More hikes nearby: Angels Landing (Hike, 1 mi) · The Narrows (Bottom-Up) (Hike, 2 mi) · Riverside Walk (Hike, 2 mi) · Canyon Overlook Trail (Hike, 3 mi)
Quick Answers
- How long is the Emerald Pools hike?
- 3 miles round trip with 620 feet of elevation gain.
- How hard is Emerald Pools?
- Easy. Kid rating: 5 out of 5.
- When should I hike Emerald Pools?
- Best season: All year.