Zion’s towering sandstone monoliths, slot canyons, rock formations and hanging gardens attracts outdoor adventures and intrepid travelers from all over the globe.
This Riverside Walk is a super easy 2.2 mile return walk beside the Virgin River and one of the most popular trails in the park. It is the last stop on the shuttle bus at the Temple of Sinawava.
The Lower Emerald Pool trail is short and one of the easiest Mt Zion National Park trails and leads to the Lower Emerald Pool and bottom of the waterfalls. The Upper Emerald Pool Trail was closed when we visited due to rock fall.
The paved trail ends at a rock alcove with dripping springs. It looks like the rock is weeping and at the right time of year the greenery will bring out a hanging garden.