Just Go Travel Blog — 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.

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.