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Middle Emerald Pool – Emerald Falls loop from Zion Canyon

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Middle Emerald Pool – Emerald Falls loop from Zion Canyon

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Middle Emerald Pool – Emerald Falls loop from Zion Canyon

00:52

3.20km

50m

Mountaineering

Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 5, 2026

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Zion National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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864 m

Cactus Family

Highlight • Natural

1.00 km

Kayenta Trail

Highlight • Trail

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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1.44 km

Pond at Middle Emerald Pools

Highlight • Lake

The creek forms a small pond here at the base of the canyon wall before continuing on to Emerald Falls. This is a great place to stick your toes in the water and enjoy the views.

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1.51 km

Middle Emerald Pool

Highlight • Lake

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

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1.76 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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2.08 km

Kayenta Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Kayenta Trail is a popular trail on the west rim of the canyon. It considered somewhat challenging, but you are rewarded to great views of Zion Canyon.

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3.20 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.10 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.80 km

331 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Monday 25 May

24°C

12°C

23 %

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