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Utah
4.3 mi
Distance
786 ft
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Great Western Trail - Sweetwater Section
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The Sweetwater Section of the Great Western Trail offers a scenic, moderately-paced hike through Utah's diverse terrain. This 4.32-mile segment features steady elevation gain through sagebrush and mixed woodland, providing excellent views of the surrounding landscape. Perfect for hikers seeking a manageable workout with rewarding vistas and a taste of Utah's extensive trail network.
Mossy Cave Trailhead Wayside
~21 min drive
Two upright panels are here near the parking lot; the first is the orientation to Bryce Canyon with full park map. The second provides details about our location here at Mossy Cave.<br /> <br /> <strong>Bryce Canyon Orientation Wayside</strong><br /> Since no river runs throug…
Mossy Cave
~21 min drive
<p>Mossy Cave is in the northern section of the park, located on Highway 12, approximately 4 miles east of the intersection of Highways 12 and 63. Look for a small parking area on the right-hand side immediately after crossing a little bridge. The Mossy Cave itself is at the e…
Water Canyon wayside
~21 min drive
Listen to the rushing stream. For many plants and animals it is the sound of life, yet it is also the sound of rapid change. In 1892, water for the town of Tropic was diverted into this once seasonal drainage, transforming Water Canyon into one of the fastest eroding areas of…
Tropic Ditch wayside
~21 min drive
<p>By 1874 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints had begun to settle in the Paria Valley east of Bryce Canyon. Arid conditions gave rise to a plan to divert water 10 miles (16 km) from the East Fork of the Sevier River to the cliffs of Bryce Canyon and dow…
Mossy Cave Hike the Hoodoos wayside
~21 min drive
<h2>I Hiked the Hoodoos</h2> <p>Hiking is great exercise and Bryce Canyon's "I Hiked the Hoodoos!" program is not just hiking, it's also a scavenger hunt with a special reward!<br /> <br /> <strong>1. Hike a minimum of 3 mi / 4.8 km, or find at least 3 benchmarks and complete…
Mud Spring Draw Road
~1 min drive
Easy 0.6-mile desert road walk with minimal elevation gain.
Great Western Trail - Sweetwater Section
~2 min drive
Short, easy Great Western Trail segment with gentle desert hiking.
Great Western Trail - Sweetwater Section
~2 min drive
Short, easy Great Western Trail segment with gentle elevation gain.
South Creek Road
~2 min drive
Easy 2-mile road walk with minimal elevation gain near South Creek.
Forest Road 132
~6 min drive
Easy 0.55-mile forest walk with minimal elevation gain.
