Emerald Hill Zone

Located on West Side Island

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit) - Emerald Hill Zone
"'Speed through this tropical bayside resort with palm trees, loop-de-loops and corkscrew speedways.'— Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit) instruction manual" Plains of verdant grass and beautiful beaches draw instant comparisons with South Island's Green Hill Zone, but Emerald Hill Zone has a character all of its own (only small parts of the soil have checkered pattern, for one). The level is a grassy, green Zone with plenty of easy obstacles and secret passageways. Idyllic waterfalls cascade amidst the tropical meadows and the coconut palms of West Side Island rise amidst natural gardens of red and pink flowers. Wooden bridges and ring-filled Mobius strips are the only signs of artificial intrusion, aside from Dr. Robotnik's retracting spike beds and Badniks.

Nearby

 * Chemical Plant Zone - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)
 * Hill Top Zone - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit) (seen in the distance during the boss fight)