Section of 'Iconic' Zion National Park Trail Reopens After 2 Years of Construction

Zion National Park reopens Emerald Pools bridge after major reconstruction; bridge relocated 100 feet upstream after engineers detected shifting at its original foundation

After two years of planning, design and construction, the bridge connecting Zion Lodge (Shuttle Stop #5) to the Emerald Pools Trail system is once again open to visitors.The project, led by National Park Service engineers and con­tracted construction teams, involved lifting the historic bridge off its original, unstable foundation and re­locating it approxi­mately 100 feet up­stream. New concrete abutments were built to provide a stable, resilie…

Section of 'iconic' Zion National Park trail reopens after 2 years of construction

A new bridge linking Zion Lodge to one of Zion National Park's more popular trail systems is now open, ending two years of detours in the area.

Zion National Park reopens bridge to popular trails after more than 2 years

Zion National Park on Tuesday reopened a bridge connecting Zion Lodge to the popular Emerald Pools hiking trails that weave through ephemeral waterfalls and essential water bodies for wildlife.

Zion National Park reopens the Emerald Pools Bridge following reconstruction

Following two years of design, planning, and construction, the bridge that connects Zion Lodge to the Emerald Pools Trail system is once again open to visitors.Reopening this bridge restores a critical connection to one of Zions most iconic trail systems, said Jeff Bradybaugh, Superintendent of Zion National Park. We appreciate our visitors patience and support as we worked to ensure this structure can safely serve future generations.The project…

Zion’s historic Emerald Pools Trails Complex reopens after 10 years following massive mud and rockslides

Historic bridge at Zion National Park reopens to visitors after years-long closure