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Lower Calf Creek Falls

Garfield County, UT

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A roughly 126-foot desert waterfall plunging into a plunge pool at the head of Calf Creek Canyon in Grand Staircase–Escalante. The popular out-and-back hike from Calf Creek Recreation Area on Scenic Byway 12 passes beaver ponds, alcoves, and Fremont-era rock art en route to the falls.

Field facts

RegionGarfield County, UT
Coordinates37.8291, -111.4201
AccessBLM Calf Creek Recreation Area / campground trailhead on UT-12 between Escalante and Boulder
HikeAbout 6 miles round-trip, relatively gentle canyon walk
AgencyBLM Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument
FeeDay-use fee at Calf Creek Recreation Area

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