Zion’s Many Many Pools Trail

Up on the Eastside of Zion National Park is an unmarked and unpublicized trail that offers a different look than the rest of the park. The Many Pools Trail is exactly what the name implies. A bunch of pools or potholes carved through erosion into the soft sandstone. The recent May rains have filled the pools and provided some great reflections. And in the spring you will find nature at work in the form of one little amphibian. The Canyon Tree Frog makes its home in these pools and I have photographed it and recorded its sounds that will be highlighted in my next post.  But for now, enjoy the landscape of their home.

 

The wash that leads to the Many Pools Trail at Zion National Park, Utah
The wash that leads to the Many Pools Trail at Zion National Park, Utah

 

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The landscape is reflected in the still waters of the potholes on the Many Pools Trail at Zion National Park, Utah

 

The landscape is reflected in the still waters of the potholes on the Many Pools Trail at Zion National Park, Utah

 

The landscape is reflected in the still waters of the potholes on the Many Pools Trail at Zion National Park, Utah

 

The landscape is reflected in the still waters of the potholes on the Many Pools Trail at Zion National Park, Utah

 

The landscape is reflected in the still waters of the potholes on the Many Pools Trail at Zion National Park, Utah

 

The landscape is reflected in the still waters of the potholes on the Many Pools Trail at Zion National Park, Utah

 

The landscape is reflected in the still waters of the potholes on the Many Pools Trail at Zion National Park, Utah

 

The landscape is reflected in the still waters of the potholes on the Many Pools Trail at Zion National Park, Utah

 

The landscape is reflected in the still waters of the potholes on the Many Pools Trail at Zion National Park, Utah

 

The landscape is reflected in the still waters of the potholes on the Many Pools Trail at Zion National Park, Utah

 

The landscape is reflected in the still waters of the potholes on the Many Pools Trail at Zion National Park, Utah

 

The landscape is reflected in the still waters of the potholes on the Many Pools Trail at Zion National Park, Utah

 

The landscape is reflected in the still waters of the potholes on the Many Pools Trail at Zion National Park, Utah

 

The landscape is reflected in the still waters of the potholes on the Many Pools Trail at Zion National Park, Utah

 

The landscape is reflected in the still waters of the potholes on the Many Pools Trail at Zion National Park, Utah

 

The landscape is reflected in the still waters of the potholes on the Many Pools Trail at Zion National Park, Utah

 

The landscape is reflected in the still waters of the potholes on the Many Pools Trail at Zion National Park, Utah

 

The landscape is reflected in the still waters of the potholes on the Many Pools Trail at Zion National Park, Utah

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21 responses to “Zion’s Many Many Pools Trail”

  1. harrienijland Avatar

    Great trail; well photographed. Thanks for sharing!

    1. Michael Andrew Just Avatar

      Thanks and you’re welcome!

  2. Amy Avatar

    Breathtaking Wow!!! Thank you, Michael!

    1. Michael Andrew Just Avatar

      Thanks Amy!

  3. katelon Avatar

    Beautiful photos and trail. How did you find it? Is it easy to find? I’d love to hike it!

    1. Michael Andrew Just Avatar

      Thanks Katelon. To get to the trail, start in the main canyon at Zion and drive towards the East Entrance. After the second tunnel, park at the third pull out on the right and go across the street where the Many Pools Trail starts.

      1. katelon Avatar

        Thanks!

  4. Eliza Waters Avatar

    These beautiful pools add a lot to this already amazing landscape. Looking forward to seeing the frogs!

    1. Michael Andrew Just Avatar

      The recent rains added a lot of water to the pools. Frogs to follow soon!

  5. corneliaweberphotography Avatar

    Oh wowie, those reflections in the little pools are just amazing. You must have each time aimed for just that right angle to get them in.

    1. Michael Andrew Just Avatar

      Thanks Cornelia. I had to move around quite a bit to get the right angle but I had never seen these reflections in the years I was previously up there. I believe because of all the rain we have had, the water levels were high and produced better reflections

      1. corneliaweberphotography Avatar

        Aha, the different level of water, that makes total sense. You were blessed with this opportunity to produce such amazing images.

  6. Jane Lurie Avatar

    These are fantastic reflections and landscapes, Michael. Beautifully composed and executed.

    1. Michael Andrew Just Avatar

      Thanks Jane

  7. Ronald Puma Avatar

    Beautiful place and photos!

    1. Michael Andrew Just Avatar

      Thank you Ronald

  8. montucky Avatar

    What a beautiful place!

  9. sac529 Avatar

    Wow! I love these! What a wonderful place to be.

  10. Mithai Mumblezz Avatar

    Mind blowing… Each and every one.

    1. Michael Andrew Just Avatar

      Thank you Mithal

  11. krikitarts Avatar

    I’m thinking that “Many Pools Trail” must be a translation of an original native (Hopi? Anasazi? Pueblo?) term. Do you know what it might be? Zion is quite high on my life wish list, and I hope that I can make it some day!

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