We were enjoying Bryce Canyon National Park when we learned that it also featured a waterfall, and if there are waterfalls near me, you bet I’ll be going! While traveling through the desert, a waterfall was actually the last thing I had thought we would find. We were on our epic trip out west on what we called our dream trip and enjoyed hiking around the hoodoos but there was a hidden gem awaiting to be found just down the road we just couldn’t resist. 

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To reach Tropic Ditch Falls, you must leave the main section of the park and head down the road. The trailhead is found near the northeast section of Bryce Canyon. Even though you are further from the amphitheater of hoodoos, this trail features plenty of interesting rock formations.
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In addition to the waterfall, the trail also features a river, cave, and rock windows that make this under one-mile trail completely chock-full of points of interest.
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In a short distance, we were hiking along the river and crossing a bridge, giving us a phenomenal view of the rushing water below. On our way back, our little girls searched for cool-colored rocks and splashed around in the shallow water.
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When you come around the corner from the bridge, you will see the windows perched high along the ridge. These arches fit perfectly with the hoodoos and red rock, making for an exciting find along the trail.
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At this point, you should see Tropic Ditch Falls in the distance, but I suggest making a trip up to the cave first. This short spur trail leads to a small cleft in the rock wall where you can experience Mossy Cave. What makes this cave unique is not only its mossy interior but also the temperature of the opening – the dripping water creates icicles during colder months, and because of its shaded location, you can see these crystalized formations into the summer.
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The real crown jewel of this trail is – of course – the waterfall itself. Coming from Tennessee where we have a wet climate, I have grown accustomed to massive falls, so when I heard about a waterfall in the desert, I expected a little trickle. When we arrived to see Tropic Ditch Falls, I was pleasantly surprised to see a 40-foot, rapidly flowing, waterfall.
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While everyone was flocking to the Navajo and Queens Garden Loop, this trail wasn't crowded and we enjoyed the waterfall to ourselves.

I was thrilled to have found such a gem in the heart of Bryce Canyon, and I 100 percent suggest adding this mile-long trail filled with natural wonders to your Bryce Canyon bucket list.
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If you are anything like my family and hear about waterfalls near me, you can’t resist the urge to find them, then this trail is perfect for you. I would consider it a hidden gem of Bryce Canyon because people will put their attention on the amphitheater and entirely miss this waterfall.

Make sure you get the AllTrails+ map downloaded before you enjoy this scenic trail. Here is a link to the Mossy Cave, Turret Arch, and The Little Windows Trail, so you can follow along during your hike. If you want to see our full journey, check out our Adventuring in the Moment video:

If you need a place to stay, I suggest The Ruby Inn. You can camp with a tent or an RV, stay in a cabin, or the lodge, and all of it is located minutes away from Bryce Canyon. 

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