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Emerald Pools, Zion Canyon National Park, Ut

Apr 18, 2021 | Springdale, Zion

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Length: 1.2 – 3.4 mi
Elevation Gain: 70 to 620 ft

Emerald Pools is a desert oasis tucked into Zion Canyon. There are 3 pools: lower, middle, and upper. Visit one, two or all three!

Difficulty: Easy
Length: 2.6 mi
Elevation Gain: 220 ft

Grand Parade Trail runs a loop along the Kodachrome Basin floor that you can hike, bike, or horseback ride your way around.

Difficulty: Accessible
Length: 0.4 mi
Elevation Gain: 27 ft

Learn more about the animals, plants, and geology of Kodachrome Basin State Park on the Kodachrome Nature Trail.

Difficulty: Moderate/Hard
Length: 3 – 7.2 mi
Elevation Gain: 574 ft

The Panorama Trail is one of the best trails in Kodachrome Basin State Park. A mixed-use trail with plenty interesting stops along the way.

Check out one, two, or all the Bryce Canyon Viewpoints. Whether you’re visiting for a short time or just want an easy hike, this is it!

Difficulty: Easy
Length: 1.3 mi
Elevation Gain: 141 ft

Discover Mossy Cave and the Tropic Ditch Waterfall while visiting Bryce Canyon on this fun and easy hike for the whole family.

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Length: 1.8-3.2 mi
Elevation Gain: 357-643 ft

Take Queens Garden for the shortest route into the Bryce Canyon Amphitheater to experience the hoodoos up close and personal.

Difficulty: Accessible
Length: 1.1 mi
Elevation Gain: 82 ft

Sunset to Sunrise Viewpoint is one of the easier parts of the Rim Trail winding around the Bryce Amphitheater.

Difficulty: Accessible
Length: 0.2 mi
Elevation Gain: 23 ft

Grosvenor Arch is an incredible, towering arch inside Escalante National Monument. A short and sweet walk brings you to this towering marvel.