APRIL 2011
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| WATERFALL AT UPPER EMERALD POOL |
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| UPPER EMERALD POOL |
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| NEAR THE BEGINNING OF THE TRAIL |
The Emerald Pools is a beautiful hike, roughly 2 miles in length, past several waterfalls and pools located just across the street from the Zion Lodge. There is also a bus stop near the trailhead, making this a very popular trail. There is a paved loop trail to the Middle Emerald Pools, and an unpaved trail from the Middle Emerald Pools to the Upper Emerald Pool. The waterfalls at Middle Emerald Pools and Upper Emerald Pool will be most impressive just after a large storm or during a time of high run-off, and can completely dry out during hotter times of the year. The waterfall pouring into the upper Emerald Pool was really impressive, so you will definitely want to hike this trail during a time when it is running.
