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upper calf creek falls |
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This is one of the premiere day hikes in the Escalante area. Fewer
people, great views, and a rewarding destination make this a
perfect compliment to the Lower
Calf Creek Falls hike.
The trail head is located on top of New Home Bench overlooking
Calf Creek Canyon. The first part of the hike involves a steep
slickrock descent down to an obvious trail traversing the bench
below. The well marked and easy to follow trail leads to the inner
gorge and the 96 foot falls. The falls can be heard long before
you actually see them. At the edge of the inner gorge, a side
trail leads to pools above the falls. The falls and surrounding
lush grotto seem out of place in the slickrock desert. The creek
can be followed downstream to the top of the lower falls. |
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hike summary |
- Rating: Moderate
- Distance: 1.5 miles each way, 3
miles round trip.
- Topography: Elevation loss of 610 feet
from TH to falls. Steep.
- Access: Good; located just off
Hwy. 12. Accessible by car.
- Water: Water is available at the
falls, carry at least 2 liters per person.
- Fee: None.
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getting there |
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The trail head is located just off Hwy. 12 at an
unmarked side road. From Escalante, take Hwy.
12 east 22.4 miles. The unmarked side road is located on your left
between mile markers 81 and 82 at approximately 81.4. The short
dirt side road leads approximately 200 yards west to a parking
area and trail head register. |
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