Emerald Pool is a small, shallow lake, with an area of less than one acre. It is located about 80 meters above Vernal Fall in Yosemite National Park. It is named for its deep green color, which is caused by algae living on the rocks at the bottom of the pool.

Jul 17, 2018 · A short walk up from the vernal falls, you can see emerald pool and the silver apron which is very fast current of water than leads to the pool and eventually to the vernal falls. It is a pretty part of the river and should not be missed if you made the trek to vernal falls.

Aug 31, 2023 · Emerald Pool and Silver Apron (above Vernal Fall) Lake Eleanor Reservoir (when posted) Wawona Domestic Water Intake (and 100 yards upstream) Swimming in the Merced River is a popular way to cool off--but help protect the …

Nov 19, 2024 · Emerald Pool is a large steaming pool with thin, solidified sinter around the edge of the pool. Orange thermophiles line the bottom of the pool and throughout the outwash channel. Emerald Pool was once blue with some yellow thermophiles that caused its waters to appear green, hence its name.

Jul 29, 2016 · Although swimming is a necessary skill around any water, sometimes even strong swimmers lose their lives in Yosemite’s waters, including at Emerald Pool. Stay on the trail. Last updated: July 29, 2016

Apr 10, 2024 · Wherever you swim in Yosemite, keep in mind that there are a few places in the park where swimming is prohibited: Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, and within one mile upstream along any tributary (e.g., Rancheria Falls). Dana Fork of the Tuolumne River; Emerald Pool and Silver Apron (above Vernal Fall) Lake Eleanor Reservoir (when posted)

More than one person has gotten in Emerald Pool and then been swept over Vernal Fall, to their death of course. The book "Off the Wall: Death in Yosemite " is just one story after another of bad judgement leading to catastrophic results.