Hike to Lower Calf Creek Falls
HikingModerateSpringSummerFall
Follow a sandy 6-mile trail to a stunning 126-foot waterfall tucked inside a sheer Navajo sandstone alcove.
Itinerary tips
- 1Arrive at the trailhead before 8:00 AM to secure a spot in the small, high-demand parking lot located between Escalante and Boulder on Scenic Byway 12.
- 2Pack at least three liters of water per person as the deep sandy terrain makes the six-mile trek feel significantly longer and more draining.
- 3Bring $5 in cash for the self-service envelope station to pay the Bureau of Land Management day-use fee at the trailhead.
- 4Wear polarized sunglasses to better spot the prehistoric Fremont Indian pictographs located on the high canyon walls about halfway through the hike.
- 5Allocate four to five hours for the full excursion to allow for ample swimming and photography time at the waterfall's base.
- 6Pick up a numbered interpretive trail guide at the trailhead kiosk to identify the unique geology and desert flora along the path.
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