Calf Creek is a tributary of the Escalante River, finding its way over sandstone formations and dropping into deep canyons in a couple places. While Lower Calf Creek Falls is arguably prettier, and definitely more popular, Upper Calf Creek Falls has nothing to be ashamed of. That's where I headed on this day.
The hike to this waterfall is not that far, maybe less than a mile. However, it is quite steep down the slick rock, and I knew the return would be more difficult. Reaching the point where the creek falls over the cliff, I could see a lovely pool at the bottom that requires more down climbing to access.
Once at the canyon bottom, I was treated to the sight of a narrow, 88 foot waterfall into the pool I had seen from above. All in all, it was a beautiful sight.
Next was a drive back to Cannonville, and then onto Skutumpah Rd. to visit Lick Wash, a slot canyon I had never hiked. My goal was to reach an old cabin abandoned long ago. Unfortunately, after a couple miles, I looked back and saw ominous clouds. Since I never want to be in a slot canyon when there's a storm, I turned back before reaching the old cabin.
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