Temple of Sinawava & the Emerald Pool

On the Temple of Sinawava trail we saw a fair amount of wildlife.  Deer (impressive that they were down in this canyon),

water bugs,

and many beggar squirrels

by this pretty pool of water.

The kids were carried across the river to the other side 

 by Daddy.

Hike: Temple of Sinawava
Trails Used: Riverside Walk

Distance:  3.15 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Overall average: 3.3 mph
Overall Time: 57 min
Total Ascent: 5 ft.

The Emerald Pool hike was underwhelming but pleasant.  It was a busy trail and didn't have very much water in the waterfall. It was nice to get out and stretch the legs after being in the car all day.

Hike: Emerald Pool
Trails Used: Emerald Pool to the Grotto

Distance:  4.32 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Overall average: 2.6 mph
Overall Time: 1 hr, 40 min
Total Ascent: 109 ft.