Named for its use as a natural pen for calves back in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, the creek remained relatively unknown as a tourist destination until the formation of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, under the Clinton administration. Walking between mineral-streaked cliffs of Navajo Sandstone, hikers pass beaver ponds and pre-historic rock art sites en route to the paradisiacal pools.

Trail Head: 37.794049, -111.414733
Trail Type: Hiking
Length: 5.84 roundtrip
Difficulty: Moderate

The trailhead is located at the Calf Creek Campground on Highway 12, 11 miles south of the town of Boulder, and 15 miles east of the town of Escalante. The highway follows the route of the creek for most of the distance, atop the bluff to the east of the canyon.

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"Everything you need. Clean. "

AED 820 total

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10 Oct - 11 Oct

"The place was great for me my wife and our two dogs the only issue for us was that the location was a little out of the way of the adventures we had planned other than that we were very happy with everything. "

AED 544 total

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5 Oct - 6 Oct

"We just used the main level but the outdoor chairs, views, and fire pit was high quality and nice. Real silverware, glasses, plates, and mugs is a nice touch. "

AED 1,291 total

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2 Nov - 3 Nov

"Everything was great. The location perfect. Close to restaurants and to National Parks - especially Capitol Reef. Amenities were great too."

AED 986 total

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29 Oct - 30 Oct

"We had the perfect stay in Lyman! This getaway is super clean & comfortable. It’s also so quiet, we slept like babies after long days of hiking. Don’t hesitate to book this getaway. We loved the country feel. Just gather some groceries in Torry or Loa and enjoy the sunset. "

"Had everything that we needed!"

AED 831 total

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5 Oct - 6 Oct

"Very nice and updated unit perfect for a 2 day visit"

AED 1,074 total

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5 Oct - 6 Oct

"Nice rooms and accommodations."

AED 1,291 total

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2 Nov - 3 Nov

"Really enjoyed our stay here. Had everything we needed and right outside of Capitol Reef."

AED 779 total

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4 Oct - 5 Oct

Iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

"Nice central location for Capitol Reef hikes and exploration. The unit had everything we needed."

AED 824 total

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7 Oct - 8 Oct

"This is our second stay on this property and we love it. Very clean and charming in a fabulous location"

AED 1,291 total

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2 Nov - 3 Nov

AED 700 total

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4 Oct - 5 Oct

"Great property and great host! "

AED 840 total

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4 Oct - 5 Oct

"Great place to stay and relax after a long day of fishing. Host was very nice and helpful. "

AED 965 total

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4 Oct - 5 Oct

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"We had a great time in Torrey. This property was well kept and a great price for the size. We would stay here again."

AED 1,147 total

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7 Oct - 8 Oct

"Great place to stay. "

AED 895 total

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2 Nov - 3 Nov

"This place is beautiful will definitely return. "

AED 1,284 total

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3 Nov - 4 Nov

"It was the perfect place for us! We were passing through Escalante and needed a place to stay for the night. Clean, cute and well stocked! We could’ve used a few lamps in the bedroom and a full length mirror. But overall, five stars!! Will stay here again."

AED 1,291 total

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2 Nov - 3 Nov

"Nice, clean property. Enjoyed our 1 night stay."

AED 1,428 total

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21 Oct - 22 Oct

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"We absolutely loved our stay in the cabin. It had everything we could have wanted in it to make our stay comfortable. It was extremely clean . The view from our cabin was amazing. Loved the porch with table and chairs. There was also a picnic table . The office staff was very friendly. A restaurant was also on the property which made it very convenient. We definitely recommend it! "

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Though weather is just one factor, it can really affect your travel plans, especially when you're planning an extended stay in Boulder. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 57°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 21°F. The snowiest months in Boulder are February, January, March, and December, with each month seeing an average of 14 inches of snowfall.

What are the must-see places to visit in Boulder?

Lower Calf Creek Falls Trailhed and Fishlake National Forest are a couple of scenic spots to enjoy the outdoors, whereas Anasazi State Park is one of the cultural attractions. Other places in town to visit include Anasazi State Park Museum and Calf Creek Recreation Area.

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