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Hike Lower Calf Creek Falls in Grand Staircase - Escalante National Monument, Utah - Stav is Lost

Hike Lower Calf Creek Falls Grand Staircase - Escalante National Monument, UT

Class 1 5.6 miles 500 gain 2-4 hrs Out and Back
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Oct 06, 2016 — Lower Calf Creek Falls is a popular destination along the gorgeous UT-12. The hike is mostly flat and sandy and relatively short, leading to the photogenic falls. The well-maintained trail hugs the west side cliffs of Calf Creek's watercourse. The sandstone bluffs paralleling the creek progressively get more narrow and sheer, and the sporadic glimpses toward Calf Creek are always nice contrast to the desert. I reached Calf Creek Falls and enjoyed the flowing water and green mosses growing out of the cliff face before returning the way I came.

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photo protector Starting along the Lower Calf Creek Falls Trail.
Starting along the Lower Calf Creek Falls Trail.
photo protector The sandstone bluffs paralleling Calf Creek progressively get more narrow, but its most just a desert hike paralleling the creek for the majority of the hike.
The sandstone bluffs paralleling Calf Creek progressively get more narrow, but its most just a desert hike paralleling the creek for the majority of the hike.
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photo protector Looking back the way I came, south.
Looking back the way I came, south.
photo protector Looking back again, the trail running next to Calf Creek.
Looking back again, the trail running next to Calf Creek.
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The trail continues north.
photo protector Looking back at the more sheer cliff walls as I approached Lower Calf Creek Falls.
Looking back at the more sheer cliff walls as I approached Lower Calf Creek Falls.
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photo protector Approaching Lower Calf Creek Falls.
Approaching Lower Calf Creek Falls.
photo protector Lower Calf Creek Falls.
Lower Calf Creek Falls.
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photo protector Beautiful mosses within the grotto formed by Lower Calf Creek Falls.
Beautiful mosses within the grotto formed by Lower Calf Creek Falls.
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