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Bryce Canyon NP, Utah
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Despite its name, Mossy Cave Trail is actually located outside the main amphitheater of Bryce Canyon National Park, offering a unique perspective of the park's geological features.
The trail is named after a small grotto where water seeps through the rock, creating a moist environment that allows moss to thrive, especially during the spring and early summer months.
In the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps constructed the trail as part of their efforts to develop infrastructure in national parks across the United States.
The Mossy Cave Trail features a seasonal waterfall that flows during the spring and early summer, fed by Tropic Ditch, an irrigation canal built by early settlers.
The Mossy Cave Trail is a 0.8-mile round trip, making it accessible for families with children and those looking for a leisurely hike.
Tropic Ditch, which runs alongside the trail, was hand-dug by pioneers in the late 1800s to bring water from the East Fork of the Sevier River to the town of Tropic for irrigation purposes.
Unlike the main areas of Bryce Canyon, the Mossy Cave Trail provides a closer look at hoodoos from below, offering a unique perspective of these natural formations.
