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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.
Hiking bud taking a photo of the waterfall in Boulder, Utah
Boulder Mountain Lodge

Boulder Mountain Lodge

3 out of 5
20 Utah 12 Boulder UT
The price is CA $348 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
CA $348
CA $400 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Anasazi State Park Museum and Anasazi State Park ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
Elizabeth was really sweet when we checked in, we sang happy bday to the guest before us since it was her bday. The property looked like an upscale dude ranch. Our room was gorgeous, loved our king size bed. And then the hot tub, WOW. We were able to see the Milky Way while soaking away. Loved it ...

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Boulder Mountain Lodge
Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch

Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch

3 out of 5
3995 HELLS BACKBONE ROAD Boulder UT
The price is CA $189 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
CA $189
CA $213 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (170 reviews)
Very nice stay, as always

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch
The Bedrock Homestead

The Bedrock Homestead

Boulder UT
The price is CA $1,304 per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
CA $1,304
CA $1,577 total
Mar 25 - Mar 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this farm stay in Boulder. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Anasazi State Park and Anasazi State Park Museum are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
It was such an awsome experience!! would do again. My kids said they had the best weekend of there lifes!

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

The Bedrock Homestead
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.
Clean, cozy studio nestled in the Grand -Staircase, near the Parks

Clean, cozy studio nestled in the Grand -Staircase, near the Parks

Boulder UT
Stay at this vacation home in Boulder. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Anasazi State Park Museum and Anasazi ...
9/10 Wonderful! (57 reviews)
The place was underwhelming for the price, there was black ooze in the shower, all the dishes had to be washed before being used due to being dirty still. The studio was tiny and nice on the inside mostly, though the outside sure made you wonder if it was the right place. Overall, just alright.

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Clean, cozy studio nestled in the Grand -Staircase, near the Parks
40 Acre Escalante Canyon Retreat

40 Acre Escalante Canyon Retreat

Escalante UT
Stay at this vacation home in Boulder. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Calf Creek Recreation Area and Lower Calf Creek Falls ...
10/10 Exceptional! (194 reviews)
We loved our stay. Only suggestion is improve the air condition a bit. It got warm in the afternoon.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

40 Acre Escalante Canyon Retreat
Boulder Town hillside perch in Escalante National Monument

Boulder Town hillside perch in Escalante National Monument

Boulder UT
Stay at this vacation home in Boulder. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Anasazi State Park Museum and Anasazi ...
10/10 Exceptional! (65 reviews)
Great spot, we enjoyed our time there.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Boulder Town hillside perch in Escalante National Monument
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.

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