Near Lower Calf Creek Falls Trail
Lower Calf Creek Falls and its impressive colorful alcove.
Near Lower Calf Creek Falls Trail
Calf Creek Falls
Near Lower Calf Creek Falls Trail
An impressive hole in the canyon wall with a massive overhanging ledge along the Lower Calf Creek Falls Trail.
Near Lower Calf Creek Falls Trail
Small side canyons line the way.
Near Lower Calf Creek Falls Trail
A sandy stretch of trail between impressive canyon walls on the Lower Calf Creek Falls Trail.

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Lower Calf Creek Falls Trail

4.7 (46 Ratings)
2.8
mi
Distance
301
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Waterfall

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.79mi
Distance
301ft
Elevation Gain
154ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
5,500ft
High Point
5,345ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trail starts on the left just before the road dips down to ford Calf Creek. You follow the canyon upstream over rocky slopes and sandy surfaces with impressive canyon walls on either side. A brochure that can be picked up at the trailhead provides more information on history, geology, and vegetation at over a dozen key points throughout the trail. Pictographs can been seen about halfway to the falls on the far right side of the canyon wall. They are approximately 30 feet tall. Most of the time, the trail loosely follows Calf Creek and ends at the 126-foot waterfall that plunges into a green deep pool. The surrounding amphitheater is a great place to relax and enjoy, particularly the colorful canyon walls.

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