Parking area for Emerald Pools. The hike begins about 250 feet further northwest along the road from here.
Hiking to Emerald Pools.
Markers attesting to the risk of swimming in unsafe conditions.
Rapids through one of the slot canyons near the hike to Emerald Pools.
The hike crosses a hill of granite before descending to the forest along the river.
The hike crosses a hill of granite before descending to the forest along the river.
Makeshift campsites along the path give you an indication that you are heading in the right direction.
South Fork Yuba River.
The Emerald Pools are on the South Fork Yuba River.
Amazing views of the river from along it's edges at Emerald Pools.