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Lower Calf Creek Falls

Grand Staircase-Escalante · Southern Utah
Lower Calf Creek Falls
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6.7 miROUND TRIP
521 ftELEV GAIN
ModerateDIFFICULTY
3/5KID RATING
Spring & FallSEASON

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The Trail

126 ft falls with a swimming hole at the end of a sandy canyon. Worth every step.

Heat note: desert country - in summer start at dawn and carry more water than feels reasonable.

Pack Loadout (Moderate)

2 liters water, trail shoes, sun layer, snacks, small first-aid kit.

Getting There

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Make it a weekend: Calf Creek Campground (Camping, 0 mi) · Wide Hollow Reservoir (Fishing, 12 mi) · Boulder Mountain Lakes (Fishing, 20 mi) · Singletree Campground (Camping, 21 mi)

More hikes nearby: Zebra Slot Canyon (Hike, 12 mi) · Peek-a-Boo & Spooky Gulch (Hike, 24 mi) · Coyote Gulch (Hike, 30 mi) · Capitol Gorge & The Tanks (Hike, 32 mi)

Quick Answers

How long is the Lower Calf Creek Falls hike?
6.7 miles round trip with 521 feet of elevation gain.
How hard is Lower Calf Creek Falls?
Moderate. Kid rating: 3 out of 5.
When should I hike Lower Calf Creek Falls?
Best season: Spring & Fall.
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