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Utah
4.9 mi
Distance
2,175 ft
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Water Canyon Trail
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Water Canyon Trail offers a moderately challenging ascent through scenic canyon terrain in central Utah, gaining over 2,100 feet of elevation across nearly 5 miles. The trail winds through a water-carved canyon with seasonal water features and native vegetation, providing hikers with a rewarding workout and beautiful natural surroundings. This trail is ideal for those seeking a half-day adventure with solid elevation gain and canyon views.
Mossy Cave
~24 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…
Mossy Cave Trailhead Wayside
~24 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…
Water Canyon wayside
~24 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
~24 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
~24 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…
Powell Point Trail
~4 min drive
Easy 1.48-mile out-and-back with 422 ft elevation gain and scenic views.
Under the Point Trail
~6 min drive
Moderate 8.54-mile Utah trail with 1,652 ft elevation gain.
Henderson Canyon Trail
~7 min drive
Moderate 8.76-mile canyon hike with gentle elevation gain in central Utah.
Henderson Canyon Trail
~9 min drive
Moderate 6.25-mile canyon hike with 664 ft elevation gain in Utah.
Great Western Trail - Utah
~9 min drive
Easy 1.73-mile segment of Utah's Great Western Trail with 287 ft gain.
