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Emerald Falls – Emerald Pools Trail loop from Zion Lodge

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Washington County

Emerald Falls – Emerald Pools Trail loop from Zion Lodge

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52

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Emerald Falls – Emerald Pools Trail loop from Zion Lodge

04:16

12.2km

390m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Zion National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

3.79 km

West Rim Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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4.31 km

West Rim Trail Overlook – View of Zion Canyon

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Impressive view over the valley.

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3

5.04 km

Walter's Wiggle

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A set of 21 steep switchbacks that climb about 250 feet of elevation.

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4

5.35 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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5.60 km

Nice viewpoint

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For those who don't want to take the risk of climbing Angels Landing, there is a nice viewpoint over the valley just above on the West Rim Trail.

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6

9.89 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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10.5 km

Emerald Pools Trail

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On the Emerald Pools Trail you have a perfect view of the valley.

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8

10.7 km

Lower Emerald Pool Trail

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An easy walking trail accessible directly from The Grotto shuttle station. Also suitable for inexperienced hikers.

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12.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.96 km

3.36 km

2.46 km

227 m

109 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.61 km

2.81 km

2.64 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (1,300 m)

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