Southern Utah summers mean endless days of triple-digit temperatures, but that doesn’t have to hold you back from exploring some of the natural wonders found here. On a hot afternoon, what you need is a trail with a waterfall payoff at its end. Lower Calf Creek Falls is just the ticket, and it even offers a nice, chilly pool for wading and swimming.
The Calf Creek Recreation Area is located between the towns of Escalante and Boulder, and it’s managed by the Bureau of Land Management. You’ll find a day-use area and a small campground here.
To reach the lower falls, start at the well-marked trailhead. You’ll want to make sure to bring plenty of water along. Though this hike doesn’t have much elevation gain, it can still be fairly strenuous, and summer temperatures can easily reach 100 degrees or more.
