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Emerald Falls – Middle Emerald Pool loop from Zion Lodge

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Emerald Falls – Middle Emerald Pool loop from Zion Lodge

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Emerald Falls – Middle Emerald Pool loop from Zion Lodge

01:51

12.3km

400m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Zion National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.39 km

The Grotto Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Easy walk between Zion Lodge and Grotto, almost flat. Here is a good chance to see animals.

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3.72 km

West Rim Trail

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If you want to hike topdown, take a shuttle to Lava Point. From there you can hike the West Rim Trail all the way down. Hiking from The Grotto is the hard way as you have to ascent a lot.

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5.29 km

Scout Lookout – West Rim Trail, Zion National Park

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The path to get there is steep in places and very winding, but wide and completely paved with concrete. And in the season it is very busy with tourists.

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6.33 km

West Rim Trail Overlook – View of Zion Canyon

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Impressive view over the valley.

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8.89 km

Kayenta Trail

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A short trip from the shuttle station "The Grotto". During heavy rainfall flash floods can be expected and the best way to avoid it. In September I saw two hikers …

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9.33 km

Emerald Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

You can actually walk under the waterfall as the water comes down from the alcove above.

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9.57 km

Middle Emerald Pool

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In the bend under the waterfall is the Lower Emerald Pool.

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10.9 km

Bridge over Virgin River

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At the beginning of the Emerald Pools Trail you cross a bridge. You should also go to the river and treat yourself to a break and let your feet dangle in the cool water.

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12.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.58 km

1.76 km

865 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.83 km

3.91 km

2.37 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,590 m)

Lowest point (1,300 m)

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Friday 26 June

31°C

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Emerald Falls – Middle Emerald Pool loop from Zion Lodge

The Grotto Trail

West Rim Trail

Scout Lookout – West Rim Trail, Zion National Park

West Rim Trail Overlook – View of Zion Canyon

Kayenta Trail

Emerald Falls

Middle Emerald Pool

Bridge over Virgin River

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