Bryce Canyon Trail Spotlight: Mossy Cave

Only a four-mile drive east of the intersection of UT 12 and UT 63 will take you to the Mossy Cave Trail, a pleasant stroll located away from the main tourist area of Bryce Canyon National Park. The trailhead is on the right side of the road immediately after crossing a bridge. The trail leads through Water Canyon, paralleling an irrigation ditch dug by Mormon pioneers in the late 19th century and still in use today. The left fork of the trail leads to Mossy Cave, a spectacular rock overhang fed by an underground spring is at the end of the trail. At the end of the right fork, you will find a small waterfall. The 0.9-mile (round trip), level trail is ideal for small children and allows visitors the opportunity to view hoodoos up close without steep descents or climbs. For more information, visit the Mossy Cave Trail description on the Bryce Canyon National Park website.