Mossy Cave Trail
A short streamside walk to a mossy grotto and seasonal waterfall outside the main amphitheater.
Route overview
Mossy Cave Trail in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah.
Mossy Cave follows a stream through a compact red-rock canyon to a shaded grotto and waterfall spur. Its roadside access and short distance make it popular, but the small parking area is frequently overwhelmed. NPS advises avoiding the busiest daytime hours and prohibits roadside overflow parking.
Trail facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
- Distance
- 1.3 km
- Typical duration
- 1 hour
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Elevation gain
- 46 m
- Best season
- Year-round, with winter ice precautions
- Trail type
- Out and back
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- No hiking permit required
Safety context
Avoid 10:00–18:00 when possible; illegal parking may result in tickets or towing; winter ice can be severe Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Avoid 10:00–18:00 when possible; illegal parking may result in tickets or towing; winter ice can be severe
Highlights
Mossy grotto, stream, waterfall, red-rock walls
Primary source
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