- Elevation, modelled
- 1,475 m
- Tallest summit within 7.5 miles
- The West Temple2,383 m · 4.4 mi
- Nearest byway
- Zion Park Scenic Byway2.8 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:56local time
- Coordinates
- 37.2576, -112.9666
Upper Emerald Pool is a attraction in Utah, at a modelled 1,475 m. The West Temple stands 2,383 m to the southwest, 4.4 miles off. The nearest named place is Middle Emerald Pool, a attraction 0.2 miles away. Zion Park Scenic Byway passes 2.8 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 7.5 miles of Upper Emerald Pool. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The West Temple | SW 222° | 2,383 m | 4.4 mi |
| The East Temple | SSE 161° | 2,356 m | 2.7 mi |
| Church Mesa | W 270° | 2,250 m | 1.5 mi |
| North Guardian Angel | NW 309° | 2,249 m | 6.5 mi |
| Meridian Tower | SW 226° | 2,233 m | 2.6 mi |
| Greatheart Mesa | NW 317° | 2,232 m | 4.8 mi |
| Northgate Peaks | NW 312° | 2,215 m | 6.9 mi |
| West Northgate Peak | NW 312° | 2,215 m | 6.9 mi |
- 2.8 mi off the Zion Park Scenic BywayNational
- 15.8 mi off the Mt Carmel Scenic Byway
- 17.7 mi off the Kolob Fingers Road Scenic Byway
- 21.7 mi off the Markaquant High Plateau Scenic Byway
Overlooks nearby
- Canyon Overlook · 3 mi
- Pullout · 4 mi
- Pullout · 4 mi
- Watchman Overlook · 4 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Lady Mountain: 0.2 mi
- Mount Zion: 0.4 mi
- Jacob Peak: 0.5 mi
- Castle Dome: 0.7 mi
- Isaac Peak: 1.0 mi
Attractions: 38
- Middle Emerald Pool: 0.2 mi
- Lower Emerald Pool: 0.2 mi
- Walter's Wiggles: 1.5 mi
- Free Standing Arch: 1.6 mi
- Hidden Canyon: 1.6 mi
Waterfalls: 13
- Menu Falls: 2.0 mi
- Lower Pine Creek Waterfall: 2.8 mi
- Mystery Canyon Falls: 3.1 mi
- Barrier Falls: 3.5 mi
- Double Falls: 3.5 mi
Historic sites: 8
- Powell Plaque: 7.8 mi
- Grafton: 8.9 mi
- The Windlass: 13.8 mi
- Pit-house: 18.5 mi
- (WIP) Entry Monument: 18.5 mi
Ghost towns: 6
- Northrop: 7.0 mi
- Grafton: 8.8 mi
- Adventure: 8.8 mi
- Duncan's Retreat: 10.5 mi
- Silver Reef: 22.1 mi
Museums: 4
- Zion Human History Museum: 3.4 mi
- Maynard Dixon Living History Museum: 16.8 mi
- Silver Reef Museum: 22.0 mi
- Moqui Cave: 24.1 mi
Rest areas: 3
- Kanarraville North Rest Area: 22.2 mi
- Kanarraville South Rest Area: 22.4 mi
- Shingle Creek Rest Area: 22.6 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:36 | 19:10 | 19:44 |
| June solstice | 06:13 | 20:17 | 20:56 |
| September equinox | 07:20 | 18:56 | 19:30 |
| December solstice | 07:43 | 16:38 | 17:19 |
Local time (America/Denver).
Day trips start here
- Zion National Park · 5 mi
- Mount Carmel Junction · 16 mi
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