Lower Emerald Pools trail

The Lower Emerald Pools Trail is a magical oasis in Zion National Park's arid landscape, featuring stunning views of the eastern canyon walls, a viridescent body of water, and a shimmering waterfall at the end of the trail. The trail is paved and suitable for beginners, with some steep yet manageable inclines along the way. The trail takes you through beautiful geology and foliage, and down stairs to the body of water that gives the trail its name. The pools are fragile and an essential water source for wildlife, so visitors are asked not to go into the water. The trail is narrow and roughly paved, with several steps and minor drop-offs, and a metal handrail is located at the end