It’s Called Emerald, Not Because Of My Face After That Climb

About this episode

The episode discusses hiking routes at Zion's Emerald Pools, including tips and experiences during the hike.

Send us Fan Mail We hike Zion’s Emerald Pools from lower to upper, compare the routes, and share realistic time estimates, views, and trail tips. Sudden rain, green water, and a few confusing junctions turn a short outing into a vivid tour of the canyon’s layers. • lower, middle, and upper route options compared • time and distance expectations for each segment • Why the water looks green from algal growth • navigating confusing junctions on the upper spur • handling rain, wet rock, and chan...

People in this episode

Host: Craig aka thenaturalmedic

Topics covered

• hiking
• Zion National Park
• trail tips
• nature
• outdoor adventure

Keywords

• Emerald Pools
• hiking routes
• Zion
• trail tips
• rain
• algal growth
• canyon layers

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Zion’s Emerald Pools, Zion

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