Boulder, UT

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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.
Boulder Mountain Lodge

Boulder Mountain Lodge

3 out of 5
20 Utah 12 Boulder UT
Stay at this hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Anasazi State Park Museum and Anasazi State Park ...
Boulder Mountain Lodge
Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch

Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch

3 out of 5
3995 HELLS BACKBONE ROAD Boulder UT
Stay at this lodge in Boulder. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Anasazi State ...
Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch
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
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Boulder. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Chriss Lake and Anasazi State Park are located nearby.
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.
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
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Boulder. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Chriss Lake and Anasazi State Park are located nearby.
Cabin 6 Mi to Burr Trail, 32 Mi to Escalante!
Custom Home w/ Decks in Boulder! Gateway to Parks!

Custom Home w/ Decks in Boulder! Gateway to Parks!

3 out of 5
Boulder UT
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Boulder. Enjoy free parking, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Upper Calf Creek Fall Trailhead ...
Custom Home w/ Decks in Boulder! Gateway to Parks!
Cowboy Cabin

Cowboy Cabin

3 out of 5
2345 Cowboy road Torrey UT
Stay at this cabin in Torrey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Gifford Homestead and Dixie National Forest are located ...
Cowboy Cabin
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Not many places to eat. Several were closed and one was pricey.

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