Returning to the trailhead, I felt like I still had energy for another
hike. Checking the information sign, I learned to watch out for
killer deer.
The sign also showed that I could hike to the Emerald Pools, then loop around to Zion Lodge. That sounded good, since I could get lunch there and not have to ride the shuttle again.
As it turned out, the Emerald Pools were not super exciting.
I stopped to watch a climber start to rappel down from the cliff above.
Headed back down, it was getting later and hotter. I was glad to get
to the lodge where I could get an ice cold drink. Only after half the
drink did I even think about lunch.
Emerald Pools
Time: 9:45am - 11:00am
Distance: 2.6 miles
Ascent: 250 feet
Water: 0.5 liters
