Just Go Travel Blog — Zion National Park
Emerald Pools Trail in Zion National Park
Situated in the heart of Zion National Park, the Emerald Pools Trail is a popular hike for families. Offering several stops along the route without requiring a ton of effort, this relatively short hike is a must-do for anyone visiting Zion National Park.
The Emerald Pools Trail is only 2.2 miles (round-trip) and can even be as short as 1.3 miles (round-trip) if all you do is hike to the Lower Emerald Pool. You can also extend the trip further by adding in the Kayenta Trail.
Kolob Canyon Hikes in Zion National Park
Best Easy Hikes in Zion National Park
Zion National Park is a fantastic destination for hikes of all kinds. From the famous Angels Landing and Observation Point to hiking down the Virgin River through the Narrows, there are a ton of day hikes in Zion that are out of this world.
In addition to these more well-known hikes, it’s also full of a variety of easy hikes that are great for young families, those short on time, have a fear of heights or perhaps are just not able to climb hundreds of feet in elevation over a short distance.