Lower Calf Creek Falls

About This Trail

Mission Brief: Lower Calf Creek Falls is a 6.5-mile out-and-back with about 350 ft of gain. The sandy sections and heat demand steady grit. Start early, carry 2–4 liters per person, and filter creek water if you drink from Calf Creek. The payoff is a 126-foot waterfall into a pool, with Fremont pictographs and granaries along the riparian corridor.

Highlights

Insider Tips

• Pick up the interpretive brochure at the trailhead to learn about numbered points of interest • Start as early as possible, ideally at dawn, to beat the heat and avoid crowds • Heat and sand make this hike tougher for kids; plan accordingly

Best Season to Hike

Spring and Fall

Family Info

Generally suitable for children who can handle the distance, but heat and sand can be challenging

What Hikers Say

Hikers praise the payoff of the waterfall and the historic signs; the route can be crowded midday; sand and heat demand preparation and pacing