Today we drove the Jeep down Scenic Byway 12 across Boulder Mountain south to the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Scenic Byway 12 spans a route of 124 miles, and travels through some of the most diverse, remote and ruggedly beautiful landscapes in the country. We arrived at the Calf Creek Falls Recreation Area before noon and hiked the 6 mile R/T trail to the base of the falls. The Calf Creek Falls is a perennial waterfall that totals 214 feet. The lower falls is a 126 foot cascade and is very popular because it can be reached by the trail. However, the upper tier is a 88 foot plunge and is not as well known as it is a 1-mile scramble past the lower falls. We did not attempt to go to the upper falls but I did take a quick dip in the pool at the base of the falls. Very refreshing after such a hot, hike to get here. After we hiked out we went into Escalante for a late lunch and we found the restaurant that Kevin and Bob came to eat at in 2012. We stopped at the Outfitters store and Bob found a new shirt to buy. Then we took a back road out of Escalante back to Torrey. Click on thumbnail to view images
