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Lower Calf Creek Falls

4.9 ★★★★★ 1,059 Google reviews · Running trail in Boulder, Utah · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
6 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Lower Calf Creek Falls' own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Mixed6 miOpen 24hShadedScenicDog-friendlyFlat & fastHillyRestroomsTrailhead parkingMile markers

Misting 126-ft. waterfall featuring a natural pool at its base, reachable by a scenic hike.

What runners say about Lower Calf Creek Falls

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,059 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 16 mentions

“But like I said, we did enjoy the amazing sights along the way, and the waterfall area was cool and refreshing and beautiful!”

🌳 shaded & cool 7 mentions

“It was about 75 degrees and cloudy and the first half of the trail was hot but the second half is a lot cooler as there is lots of shade and water.”

🪧 well-marked 2 mentions

“Arrive early for good parking to enjoy this well marked and easy to follow with interesting informational markers along the trail.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Be aware that while it’s marked as a fairly easy trail much of it is in sand so it’s more work than the miles might indicate.”

Strongly suggest hiking this trail in the morning. We started at noon and the sun and heat were intense. Make sure you bring a lot of water. The waterfall is incredible. It wasn't crowded. Really great experience! Totally worth the 3 mile hike in.

★★★★★ — Kristen , Jul 2022

We loved the scenery of this hike, and especially loved the waterfall at the end, but the 3 miles of silty sand on the way there, and 3 miles returning, was tough. We are experienced hikers and did not enjoy hiking through so much sand.

★★★★☆ — Stacy , Apr 2021

Trail from the parking area to the falls has wonderful views of the canyon walls. Be aware that while it’s marked as a fairly easy trail much of it is in sand so it’s more work than the miles might indicate. We were there when it was cool but I can see in summer it would be hot with limited shade for most of the way.

★★★★☆ — Twinkle , Jun 2025

Awesome hike! You get to travel along Calf Creek, which provides so much life and energy to the area. Definitely pick up a map and follow along with the marked signs on the trail. The waterfall at the end is beautiful also!

★★★★★ — Bar , Jun 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 1,059 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 32 mentions

“We loved the scenery of this hike, and especially loved the waterfall at the end, but the 3 miles of silty sand on the way there, and 3 miles returning, was tough.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 7 mentions

“It was about 75 degrees and cloudy and the first half of the trail was hot but the second half is a lot cooler as there is lots of shade and water.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“There were quite a few dogs on the trail but it seemed too hot for their feet without boots.”

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🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+) 6 mentions

“This is a 6 mile out and back that is moderately challenging due to the deep sand that you are trudging through.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“Arrive early for good parking to enjoy this well marked and easy to follow with interesting informational markers along the trail.”

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📏 Mile markers 4 mentions

“Arrive early for good parking to enjoy this well marked and easy to follow with interesting informational markers along the trail.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“As mentioned before, the trail is uneven, there will be some big rocks you may have to climb over.”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

“It’s a mostly level trail approximately 6 miles round trip to the falls from the parking lot.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

“Couple of rocky areas but most have been made into steps and the largest ones were no bigger than a double step!”

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🚻 Restrooms

“There are some water faucets and bathrooms at the beginning of the trail.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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Plan your run at Lower Calf Creek Falls

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • Distance6 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitevisitutah.com
  • Phone+1 435-826-5499
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Lower Calf Creek Falls

Boulder, Utah

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.