Fall is the perfect time to visit Zion National Park. The weather is cooler and you’ll experience fewer tourists. While you’re there, hike the Emerald Pools Trail to see some beautiful fall foliage.
The Emerald Pools Trail in Zion National Park is perfect for just about everyone. It’s an easy hike, and the scenery is beautiful. You’ll start at Zion Lodge and cross the footbridge — the first of many picturesque spots along the way.
Ken Lund/flickr
The trail is about three miles round trip. It’s one of the most popular trails at Zion, and you can certainly see why.
Ken Lund/flickr
If you hike this trail in late fall (October or November), you’ll likely be treated to some beautiful fall colors.
Ken Lund/flickr
Make sure your phone is charged (or go old-school with an actual camera), because the views along the way are really gorgeous.
Ken Lund/flickr
The trail takes you to three pools, creatively named Lower Emerald Pool, Middle Emerald Pool and Upper Emerald Pool.
Ken Lund/flickr
The portion of the trail that leads to the lower pool is paved and is accessible to strollers and wheelchairs.
Ken Lund/flickr
If you’d like, continue on to the middle and upper pools. The trail gets steeper, but it’s worth it if you don’t mind expending a little more energy.
Tim Vo/flickr
Make sure to obey the signs keeping you behind the chain at the top of the upper pool. It’s slippery there, and people have fallen.
Ken Lund/flickr
Have you hiked Emerald Pools lately? Share your pics and stories with us in the comments.
Ken Lund/flickr
Tim Vo/flickr
Ready to do some more hiking? Here are our 10 favorite hikes in Zion.
OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article.
