The hike to Lower Calf Creek Falls in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument isn’t just a walk through the wilderness; it’s an immersion into the very essence of the desert—where nature and history collide in a breathtaking display. As you make your way along the 3.5-mile trail leading to the falls, you’ll pass through a landscape so wild and untamed, it feels as though time itself stands still. The crimson cliffs rise above you, and the cool, shaded creek offers a refre

Enjoy beautiful streams, waterfalls, swimming holes, high mountain meadows, spruce-filled alpine forest, and the wreckage of a 1967 Piper PA-23 plane crash on this 16.5-mile lollipop loop. Great for beginners and seasoned backpackers alike, the Spruce Knob/Seneca Creek Loop is an excellent route for all, and serves up some of the more exceptional backcountry campsites in the region. Trail Info Length 16.5 miles Elevation gain 2,133 feet Route Loop Permit required no Dogs allo