Near Lower Calf Creek Falls
Near Lower Calf Creek Falls
Near Lower Calf Creek Falls
Near Lower Calf Creek Falls
Near Lower Calf Creek Falls

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Lower Calf Creek Falls

4.7 (46 Ratings)
A premier route through a spectacular canyon to a memorable waterfall.
5.7
mi
Distance
1,020
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Regional Classic
A must do route for the area handpicked by local experts.
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.7mi
Distance
1,020ft
Elevation Gain
1,020ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
5,557ft
High Point
5,353ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
The trail starts on the left just before the road dips down to ford Calf Creek. You'll follow the canyon upstream over rocky slopes and sandy surfaces with impressive canyon walls on either side. A brochure that's available at the trailhead provides more information on history, geology, and vegetation at over a dozen key points throughout the trail.Look closely for the visual evidence of ancient inhabitants in this canyon. These include the ruins of a storage granary and a panel of entrancing pictographs. Look for them about halfway to the falls on the far right side of the canyon wall.Most of the time, the trail loosely follows Calf Creek as it winds through towering Navajo sandstone canyon walls. The trail ends at the 126-foot waterfall that plunges into a green deep pool. The surrounding amphitheater is a great place to relax and enjoy, often offering you the convenient choice of sitting in either sun or shade. Then of course there is the water for swimming.

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