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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.
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.
Hiking bud taking a photo of the waterfall in Boulder, Utah
Rock lines viewed from the Calf Creek Trail in Boulder, Utah
Boulder Mountain Lodge

Boulder Mountain Lodge

3 out of 5
20 Utah 12 Boulder UT
The price is NZ$302 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
NZ$302
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Anasazi State Park Museum and Anasazi State Park ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
Nice clean and relaxing atop

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Boulder Mountain Lodge
The Bedrock Homestead

The Bedrock Homestead

2 out of 5
Boulder UT
The price is NZ$2,090 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
NZ$2,090
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this farm stay in Boulder. Enjoy private pools, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Anasazi State Park and Anasazi State Park Museum are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
It was such an awsome experience!! would do again. My kids said they had the best weekend of there lifes!

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

The Bedrock Homestead
40 Acre Escalante Canyon Retreat

40 Acre Escalante Canyon Retreat

Escalante UT
Stay at this holiday home in Boulder. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Calf Creek Recreation Area and Lower Calf Creek Falls ...
10/10 Exceptional! (145 reviews)
crazy pretty. great home. 10/10.

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

40 Acre Escalante Canyon Retreat
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
40 Acre Escalante Canyon Retreat

40 Acre Escalante Canyon Retreat

Escalante UT
Stay at this holiday home in Boulder. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Calf Creek Recreation Area and Lower Calf Creek Falls ...
10/10 Exceptional! (145 reviews)
crazy pretty. great home. 10/10.

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

40 Acre Escalante Canyon Retreat
Clean, cozy studio nestled in the Grand -Staircase, near the Parks

Clean, cozy studio nestled in the Grand -Staircase, near the Parks

Boulder UT
Stay at this holiday home in Boulder. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Anasazi State Park Museum and Anasazi ...
9/10 Wonderful! (54 reviews)
Very close to everything in Boulder. We were able to park our motorcycle trailer easily. The cabin was well stocked with soap and towels and toiletries. WiFi was good. The gas station market next door was very convenient.

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Clean, cozy studio nestled in the Grand -Staircase, near the Parks
Cabin 6 Mi to Burr Trail, 32 Mi to Escalante!

Cabin 6 Mi to Burr Trail, 32 Mi to Escalante!

3 out of 5
Boulder UT
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Boulder. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Chriss Lake and Anasazi State Park are located nearby.
Rustic and Private Cabin
We enjoyed our 3 night stay in Grandpa's Cabin. There was plenty of room for our family to sleep and hang out. It was nice that there is a separate family area and kitchen area. Our group could be watching a movie at one end of the house and the rest of us were playing games at the kitchen table. ...

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2024

Cabin 6 Mi to Burr Trail, 32 Mi to Escalante!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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