Hike Mossy Cave in Bryce Canyon

Tropic, UT
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Hike Mossy Cave in Bryce Canyon
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1 miles
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Out-and-Back

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Waterfall
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Added by Rebecca Stubbs

This is a quick hike and easy hike of ~1 mile roundtrip. This is a good one for the whole family. The trail is less crowded than the rest of Bryce Canyon. See a waterfall on the right fork of the hike.

This short hike cannot be reached from the main area of Bryce Canyon, but with a 15 minute drive from the main entrance you can access this less crowded portion of the park. Check out a park map for the directions. This is very family-friendly, and is actually more of a "walk" than a "hike."

It is just over 1 mile out-and-back to a cave (rocky overhang) that drips water continuously throughout the year, resulting in a lot of moss on the walls. My favorite part of this hike is actually not the cave, but rather the beautiful waterfall that you get to see from the trail! It is fun to take a side trail to the base of the waterfall, feel the mist and snap a few pictures.

This short trail is a beautiful way to end a day at Bryce Canyon. You can see the famous hoodos, a waterfall, a cave, with minimal effort and avoid the large crowds that are in the rest of the park!

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Alyssa Cragun
2/16/2026
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Dallin Cordon
12/31/2020
Great Easy Winter Hike
We came out here just before we left from Bryce. It’s not past the park entrance so there’s no need to pay any admission ...
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Stephen Catalano
8/10/2020
Solitude in Bryce
Surprisingly had this trail to ourselves. Bryce is usually pretty crowded, so check out this trail if you're looking to be alone in the ...
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Mayra Infante
6/3/2018
No Water
Fairly easy but no waterfall
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Joanne Howard
6/9/2017
Easy and Quiet
This isn't the most spectacular thing you'll see in Bryce, but it's an easy walk with no crowds. Definitely off the beaten path, and ...
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