Emerald Pools

Map of the hike.

Looking back to the lodge and footbridge across the Virgin River from the Emerald Pools Trail.

The view up Zion Canyon from the trail.

A lush area along the trail.

Approaching the lower pool (bottom left). Waterfall barely visible in the middle right drains the middle pool.

A pause to enjoy the view near the lower pool.

Joanna at the lower pool.

The falls with canyon walls above and behind.

The lower pool from behind the falls.

A family train negotiating the steps above the lower pool.

A view of the falls from the top of the steps.

Close up of the top of the falls from the steps.

Getting close to the top of the falls.

A rest stop near the falls.

Paintbrush clings to the cliff at the brink of the falls.

Links

Zion National Park Service

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