Qu est-ce que Mossy Cave ?
Mossy Cave is one of the easiest and shortest hikes in Bryce Canyon National Park—an 0.8-mile round trip with about 150 feet of elevation gain.
Mossy Cave
Bryce Canyon grotto and waterfall—easy family hike
Note: Bryce Canyon National Park entry fee ($20–35) required. Pets not allowed on the trail.
Mossy Cave is one of the easiest and shortest hikes in Bryce Canyon National Park—an 0.8-mile round trip with about 150 feet of elevation gain. The trail is in the northern part of the park, off Highway 12 near Tropic. You get two main attractions: a small waterfall (Tropic Waterfall, fed by the historic Tropic Ditch irrigation canal) and a grotto—a wet, moss-covered alcove that looks like a cave and often has icicles in winter. The trail follows a stream and offers close-up views of hoodoos.
Temps forts
- 0.8 miles round trip; 30–60 minutes; suitable for all ages
- Tropic Waterfall and a mossy grotto (not a true cave)
- Trailhead with parking, restrooms; accessible year-round
- Bryce Canyon National Park entry fee required
Conseils
Arrive early or visit late to avoid the busiest hours (10 AM–6 PM). Pets are not allowed on the trail. Bring water and sun protection. Combine with other Bryce viewpoints for a full day.
Quand y aller
Open year-round, weather permitting. Summer is busiest; spring and fall offer milder temps. Winter adds snow and icicles in the grotto.
Pourquoi faire confiance à ce guide
Cave access, forest roads, and shoulder-season weather can change faster than people expect around Duck Creek. We use guest trip-planning experience here, but always recommend checking the official sources below before you commit to the drive.
Questions: Mossy Cave
Cave basics, driving distance, and what to know before you go.
A quelle distance se trouve Mossy Cave du Duck Creek Village Inn ?
Mossy Cave se trouve a environ ~60 min du Duck Creek Village Inn dans le guide des grottes actuel.
Que faut-il savoir avant de visiter Mossy Cave ?
Bryce Canyon National Park entry fee ($20–35) required. Pets not allowed on the trail.
Remonter d'un niveau
Start from the cave hub if you want the broader set of lava tubes and cave stops before picking one route.
Étapes liées
Sideways links to other caves and nearby stops that match this kind of adventure.
Étapes suivantes
These next-step guides help you connect a cave stop to a bigger Duck Creek or park day.
Choisissez votre séjour
Keep the planning moving with room, cabin, and comparison options that fit the pace of the trip.
Stay Here, Explore Mossy Cave Tomorrow
Book your room or cabin at Duck Creek Village Inn - ~60 min from Mossy Cave.