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<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 down into the valley. Approximately 40 men, digging with hand tools, began work in 1889. On May 23, 1892 their work was completed, and water from the plateau flowed down through Water Canyon. The canal would become known as the Tropic Ditch, taking its name from the new town whose future this precious water secured.</p>
Water Canyon wayside
~0 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…
Mossy Cave Trailhead Wayside
~0 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
~0 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…
Fairyland Loop Trailhead
~4 min drive
<h3>Fairyland Loop Trail</h3> <p><strong>Difficulty: Strenuous<br /> Total Distance: 8.0 miles (12.9 km)<br /> Elevation change: 1,716 feet (523 m)<br /> Average time: 4-5 hours</strong><br /> <br /> Along the the Peekaboo Loop, the Fairyland Loop provides some of the best str…
Tower Bridge Hike the Hoodoos wayside
~6 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…
Tower Bridge and Fairyland Loop Trailheads
~6 min drive
<h3>Tower Bridge Trail</h3> <p><strong>Difficulty: Moderate<br /> Total Distance: 3.0 miles (4.8 km)<br /> Elevation change: 802 feet (245 m)<br /> Average time: 2-3 hours</strong><br /> Similar in difficulty to the Queen's / Navajo Combination loop, but far less travelled, th…
Tropic Trail wayside
~6 min drive
One of the few trails in the park that begins below the rim, the Tropic Trail connects to Navajo Loop, Queen’s Garden, Peekaboo Loop, and Rim trails. It follows Bryce Creek, which is dry much of the year. The incline is initially gradual and connects to other popular and more…
Queens Garden Hike the Hoodoos
~6 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…
Navajo Loop Trailhead wayside
~7 min drive
This popular trail has two sides, one descending into the narrow paths of Wall Street and the other to the erosion-resistant Two Bridges and Thor's Hammer. Hikers can also connect to the Peekaboo Loop and Queen's Garden Trail to create larger loops. See the Visitor Guide for i…
Navajo Loop Hike the Hoodoos
~7 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…
