Lower Calf Creek Falls

Angela Dair

Lower Calf Creek Falls

02/02/23

Loved the hike to the waterfall. It was soooo beautiful and refreshing on a hot summer day. Make sure to bring enough water with you, a lot of the trail is exposed!

5.0

Brady Dart

Lower Calf Creek Falls

08/20/22

This is a great spot to go. A little walk off the road and you get to calf creek falls. There is an upper pool that you can cliff jump into (about 10 feet) and then the lower pool is where the larger waterfall leads. You can anchor a repel off the waterfall that can double as a rope swing. Also there is a small moss slide you can slide on. One of my favorite things about calf creek is if you walk further down the river there are pot holes on the red rock riverbed that the water flows over and you can jump in them and see how deep they are . Some are knee deep some are over your head! Lots of fun!

5.0

Chad Wildermuth

Lower Calf Creek Falls

08/20/22

Lower Calf Creek Falls is one of the most popular hikes in all of Grand Staircase Escalante and for good reason. The hike in is enjoyable and you can see several old graineries and some petroglyphs. The real attraction is the 126 ft waterfall into a crystal clear pool. The area around the waterfall has some amazing colors, I presume due to different forms of algae leaching minerals from the rock and water. The pool is fairly large and always cool and refreshing even in the height of summer when the hike in can be very hot and dry. It's fairly short but be sure to take plenty of water if you go in the warmer months. I've never been there at night but might have to check it out after this recommendation.

5.0

Sami Smith

Lower Calf Creek Falls

04/29/22

Grab the info for the trail before leaving and learn about different things all along the trail. They have spots marked 1-14. The hike itself is pretty flat, some up and down but not bad, but you are hiking through a lot of sand so try to wear shoes that don’t let sand in… I had a sandbox in my shoes by the time I got to the falls. The falls are absolutely beautiful as well as the scenery along the tail and worth the hike!

5.0

Drew Thompson

Lower Calf Creek Falls

04/24/22

This one is pretty out there but well worth it should you be in the area. The hike itself is pretty flat and after 3ish miles you will reach the waterfall which is a nice and cool oasis in an otherwise scorching hot area in the summer. Summer days on the trail are well over 100 so make sure to pack plenty of water.

3.0

Crystal Sibson

Lower Calf Creek Falls

10/19/20

This is a popular hike with a campground nearby so get there early before the parking lot fills up. The hike is relatively flat but through deep sand. Keep an eye out for petroglyphs and granaries on the way to the falls. The falls are beautiful and worth the visit.

5.0

Maranda McBride

Lower Calf Creek Falls

11/25/19

The walk there seemed eternity, but it was definitely worth the fabulous results! Went mid spring and later in the evening, so we did not get in the very cold water and also couldn’t stay long because of the cold misty wind

4.0

Erika Bates

Lower Calf Creek Falls

06/10/19

This hike took me 1 hour and 10 minutes. I packed two 32 oz of water and drank them both, and packed a few apples and clif bars. Some of the trail is very exposed so be prepared for sun!! Lots of sunblock. I went on a Tuesday and it was pretty heavily trafficked still.

5.0

Explorer

Madison Sankovitz

Explorer

Lower Calf Creek Falls

07/27/18

The hike to Lower Calf Creek Falls took me to a beautiful waterfall and natural pool.

5.0

Explorer

Michelle Olmstead

Explorer

Lower Calf Creek Falls

07/24/17

This is one of the most spectacular hikes in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, and should not be missed! Definitely one of the prettiest hikes I've been on. Six miles round-trip, mostly flat, but could be challenging for some because the majority of the trail is sand and exposed. I recommend starting this hike very early in the Summer months, especially with children. Along the way you will see gorgeous sandstone cliffs, rich with desert varnish, and pre-historic rock art. There is also a nice variety of flora and fauna here, and a lush riparian habitat as you get closer to the falls. I loved the color of the mineral-streaked sandstone, and the green from the moss and algae growing along the walls that surround the falls. The water here is usually cold, no matter what time of year so be prepared if you plan to swim.

5.0