Emerald Pool Middle – Zion National Park
The Middle Emerald Pool Trail takes you to the second pool in this trail system. As you pass along the Lower Emerald Pool section, you will walk under a misty waterfall...
Trail Facts
Overview
The Middle Emerald Pool Trail takes you to the second pool in this trail system. As you pass along the Lower Emerald Pool section, you will walk under a misty waterfall that is actually fed by the Middle Emerald Pool. The Lower Pool is wheelchair and stroller accessible, but as you head up to the Middle Pool, the trail changes and is only accessible by hikers. The trail takes you up through some breaks between huge sheer sandstone boulders, and into more tree coverage. The Middle Pool is actually split into two sections and is a fun place for children to play, or just cool your feet off. Depending on the time of year, you will probably be visited by local wildlife, and might even be greeted by tadpoles swimming in the pool!
Know Before You Go
Trail Map
Map of the route “Emerald Pool Middle – Zion National Park”: 2,851 m, 278 m of climbing and 277 m of descent, elevation between 1,302 m and 1,365 m, time 01:42:47. It is a loop that starts and ends at 37.25091, -112.95831 (latitude, longitude).
Getting There
From St. George: 50 Miles (1 hour 10 minutes driving)
Directions to Trailhead. From St George, head north on I-15 for about 18 miles and take exit 27 to Toquerville. Turn right on UT-17 and follow it for 6 miles. Turn left onto UT-9 and follow it for approximately 20 miles until you come to the park entrance. If parking is full inside the park, you can park in the town of Springdale and ride the shuttle up to the park. If you visit the park during the time the shuttles aren’t running, continue into the park for a couple of miles and turn left onto Floor of the Valley Road and continue for 2.7 miles. Park in the Zion Lodge Parking lot. The trailhead is on the opposite side of the road.
Trailhead GPS: 37.250951, -112.957959
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