About this campground
The 6.0 mile round trip hike to the 126 foot lower falls is on a developed trail adjacent to Calf Creek. The hike is moderately difficult due to sandy sections. An interpretive brochure is available at the trailhead. The hike can be hot, especially during summer months, and hikers must carry adequate water. This is a good introductory hike to the Escalante Canyons.
Getting there
The hike begins in the Calf Creek campground located on Hwy 12, 15 miles east of Escalante.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Calf Creek Recreation Area Day Use SiteBureau of Land Management0 mi
- Boynton Overlook WaysideBureau of Land Management2 mi
- Escalante River GorgeBureau of Land Management2 mi
- Head of the Rocks Overlook WaysideBureau of Land Management4 mi
- Hole in the Rock HWY12 WaysideBureau of Land Management8 mi
- Escalante Interagency Visitor CenterGlen Canyon National Recreation Area11 mi
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