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Golden Hour Elephant Canyon Needles Panorama
Golden Hour Elephant Canyon Needles Panorama
Comb Wash and Ridge
I traveled Utah's Scenic Byway 12 on my way to Bryce Canyon National Park from Moab. This 200km stretch of single-lane highway through canyons, plateaus and valleys reaches an elevation of 9,000 feet and offers nearly continuous views of some of the most interesting landscape I've ever seen.
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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What to do in Boulder

 

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Lower Calf Creek Falls Trailhed

You can take time to visit Lower Calf Creek Falls Trailhed during your travels to Boulder. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Lower Calf Creek Falls Trailhed

Calf Creek Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Calf Creek Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Boulder. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area.

Calf Creek Recreation Area

Anasazi State Park

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Anasazi State Park during your travels in Boulder. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Anasazi State Park

Anasazi State Park Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Anasazi State Park Museum during your trip to Boulder. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Anasazi State Park Museum

Upper Calf Creek Fall Trailhead

You can take time to visit Upper Calf Creek Fall Trailhead during your travels to Boulder. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Upper Calf Creek Fall Trailhead

Chriss Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Chriss Lake during your travels in Boulder. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Chriss Lake

 

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Popular day trips from Boulder

Entrance to Bryce Canyon

Panguitch

Sawtooth National Forest

Antimony

Lake Cuberant hiking trail views of ponds, forest and meadows with Bald Mountain Mount Marsell in Uinta Mountains from Pass Lake Trailhead, Utah, United States.

Fish Lake

Aerial View of downtown Bicknell, Utah

Bicknell

Capitol Reef National Park

Loa

Sandstone Cliff, near Richfield, Utah

Richfield

In the distance the Henry Mountains rise above the reddish colored sandstone of North Caineville Mesa located between Hanksville Utah and Capitol Reef National Park.

Caineville

Torrey featuring street scenes

Torrey

Frequently asked questions

Is Boulder worth visiting?
Boulder has an interesting mix of local charm, attractions and culture. Whether you're into outdoor activities, history or local culinary flavors, there's plenty you'll enjoy here.
How do I spend a day in Boulder?
When you've checked off major attractions like Anasazi State Park and Lower Calf Creek Falls Trailhed, spend the rest of your day enjoying Boulder's shopping and dining scene.
What is the top tourist attraction in Boulder?
Anasazi State Park is one of the top tourist attractions in Boulder and deserves a place on every sightseeing itinerary of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Boulder?
You can easily tour top sights like Anasazi State Park, Upper Calf Creek Fall Trailhead and Anasazi State Park Museum with a three-day escape to Boulder. On average, most travelers book three days here. There's plenty to explore nearby too, so stick around longer and venture to Torrey.
What are some activities to do in Boulder with kids?
If you are after sights and activities for all of your group, have a look at these fabulous ideas for what to do in Boulder with kids.

What to do in Boulder for adults?
Adults of all ages will find plenty of things to do in Boulder. Whether you're into traditional cuisine, outdoor adventures or just love exploring new places, there's something here for everyone.
Are there free things to do in Boulder?
One of the best ways to find free things to do in Boulder is to chat to a local tour guide. You'll get insider views on cool neighborhoods, parks and other highlights you can experience without opening your wallet. Upper Calf Creek Fall Trailhead is one place that doesn't have an entrance fee.