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evation change of 150 feet, and the round-trip takes about an hour. See “Southern
Canyon” map in this chapter.
1 mile RT. Easy. Access: The trail head is located at the Rainbow Point parking area at the end of the
scenic drive.
HatShopTrail This is a strenuous hike with a 1,336-foot elevation change; it's also
the beginning of the UndertheRimTrail (see “Exploring the Backcountry,” later
in this chapter). Leaving the rim, you'll drop quickly to the Hat Shop, so-named be-
cause it consists of a series of rock formations that resemble hard gray hats perched
on narrow, reddish-brown pedestals. The trail offers close-up views of gnarled
ponderosa pine and Douglas fir, as well as distant panoramas across the Aquarius
Plateau toward the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. (See chapter 8,
“Nearby Things to See & Do.”) This hike will take you approximately 4 hours, if
you go the whole distance. See “Bryce Canyon National Park” map in chapter 5.
4 miles RT. Difficult. Access: The trail head is located at the Bryce Point Overlook.
MossyCaveTrail An often-overlooked trail, located outside the main part of
the park, the Mossy Cave Trail offers an easy and picturesque walk. The trail fol-
lows an old irrigation ditch up a short hill to a shallow cave, where seeping water
nurtures the cave's namesake moss. Just off the trail, you'll see a small waterfall,
which is usually flowing from May through October. Elevation gain is 200 feet. Al-
low about 45 minutes for the whole trip. See “Bryce Canyon National Park” map in
chapter 5.
.8 mile RT. Easy. Access: The trail head is located along Utah 12, about 3 1/2 miles east of the park
access road, Utah 63.
NavajoLoopTrail This trail descends from the canyon rim 550 feet to the bottom of
the canyon floor and back up again. Traversing graveled switchbacks, it affords ter-
rific views of several impressive formations, including the awesome Two Bridges
and the precariously balanced Thor's Hammer. The round-trip on this trail takes 1
to 2 hours, and we suggest hiking the trail clockwise. See “Central Canyon” map
in this chapter.
1.3 miles RT. Moderate. Access: The trail head is signposted at the central overlook at Sunset Point.
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