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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"Great stay! Comfortable beds, clean room. Highly recommend La Cueva Mexican restaurant very close by, not your usual national park fare. Everything was delicious. The hotel was a pleasant respite after a long day of hiking and we slept well. Price was high to us but overall we were ok to pay for what we got. "

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You deserve a break, and a resort is just the place to pamper yourself with the services and amenities you need for a relaxing stay in Boulder. One of the comfortable resort hotels in the surrounding area could be just what you're searching for, whether you want great restaurants on site, a state-of-the-art fitness center, or nightly entertainment options.

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Our top-rated resorts near Boulder: Luxury Glamping Yurt Resort Between National Parks with desert mountain views, close to hiking trails, slot canyons, off-roading and more! - 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from Boulder. Features free breakfast. Luxury Glamping Yurt Resort Between National Parks with desert mountain views, close to hiking trails, slot canyons, off-roading and more! - 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from Boulder. Has free breakfast. Luxury Glamping Yurt Resort Between National Parks with desert mountain views, close to hiking trails, slot canyons, off-roading and more! - 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from Boulder. Enjoy the free breakfast. Luxury Glamping Yurt Resort Between National Parks with desert mountain views, close to hiking trails, slot canyons, off-roading and more! - 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from Boulder. Amenities include free breakfast. Luxury Glamping Yurt Resort Between National Parks with desert mountain views, close to hiking trails, slot canyons, off-roading and more! - 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from Boulder. Access to free breakfast.

What can I do in Boulder?

Lower Calf Creek Falls Trailhed, Fishlake National Forest, and Anasazi State Park are a few of the interesting sights to visit. Anasazi State Park Museum and Calf Creek Recreation Area are a few additional attractions in the area that you might like.

What's the seasonal weather like 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.

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Luxury Glamping Yurt Resort Between National Parks with desert mountain views, close to hiking trails, slot canyons, off-roading and more!

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Luxury Glamping Yurt Resort Between National Parks with desert mountain views, close to hiking trails, slot canyons, off-roading and more!

Luxury Glamping Yurt Resort Between National Parks with desert mountain views, close to hiking trails, slot canyons, off-roading and more!

Luxury Glamping Yurt Resort Between National Parks with desert mountain views, close to hiking trails, slot canyons, off-roading and more!

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