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Outdoors Tropic, Bryce Canyon

Mossy Cave Trail

An outdoor spot in Tropic, Bryce Canyon, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Summer.

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Mossy Cave Trail in Tropic, Bryce Canyon
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Why go

Short walk off Hwy 12 to a seasonal waterfall and a dripping alcove.

It is one of 13 curated places we feature in Bryce Canyon, alongside 4 sights, 3 activities and 3 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Fairyland Loop Trail, 2.3 mi away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Tropic
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Summer

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Bryce Canyon, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Fairyland Loop Trail

    8-mile loop through quieter hoodoos and Tower Bridge, fewer crowds than the main trails.

    Outdoors · 2.3 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Ebenezer's Barn & Grill

    Cowboy dinner and live country-music show across from Ruby's Inn.

    Food · 2.4 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Bryce Canyon Astronomy Program

    Ranger-led night sky talks and telescope viewing in one of the darkest parks in the US.

    Activity · 3.7 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Sunrise Point

    Rim overlook facing east over the Bryce Amphitheater's densest hoodoos.

    Sight · 3.9 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Queen's Garden Trail

    Gentlest trail into the hoodoos, down from Sunrise Point.

    Outdoors · 4.0 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    The Lodge at Bryce Canyon Dining Room

    1920s rim lodge dining room, the only sit-down restaurant inside the park.

    Food · 4.1 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Mossy Cave Trail is a stop on our Las Vegas & National Parks route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Bryce Canyon

Mossy Cave Trail is our only outdoors pick in Bryce Canyon; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Bryce Canyon guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Bryce Canyon run from 33°F in December to 83°F in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Mossy Cave Trail itself, we suggest: Summer.

Modelled monthly averages for Bryce Canyon from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Bryce Canyon weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Mossy Cave Trail, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
UT-12, Tropic, UT 84776, USA
Coordinates
37.66572, -112.11035
Destination
Bryce Canyon, Utah

Mossy Cave Trail: quick answers

How much time do you need at Mossy Cave Trail?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Mossy Cave Trail. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Mossy Cave Trail?

Our pick: Summer.

Is Mossy Cave Trail free?

Yes, we list Mossy Cave Trail as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Mossy Cave Trail?

Mossy Cave Trail is at UT-12, Tropic, UT 84776, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Mossy Cave Trail?

Mossy Cave Trail appears on Las Vegas & National Parks, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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