Hiking Hot Springs in the Southwest: A Guide to the Area's Best Backcountry Hot Springs

by Chris Andrews

Overview

Whether you're seeking a soak in naturally heated mineral water or out for a sightseeing adventure, this book guides you to the best sites for soaking in the beauty of the Southwest. Across Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and California, author Chris Andrews reveals his favorite "hot spots," from primitive pools in the backcountry to handcrafted bathhouses surrounded by civilization. Look inside to find:

• Full-color photos
• Color, GPS-compatible maps and detailed directions
• Historical background information on the springs and their surroundings
• Tips on safety, access, and availability of services
• Best time of year, restrictions, water temperature, camping info, and much more

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493036578
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	07/01/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	288
File size:	133 MB
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About the Author

About 30 years ago, Chris Andrews stumbled upon the Thermal Springs List for the United States, published in 1980 by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Since then, armed with his GPS and a truckload of maps, he hit the road on his long weekends searching for them all. He has contributed accurate information, updates, and photos to numerous hot springs magazines and guidebooks. He lives in Idaho.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix

Meet Your Guides x

Introduction 1

How to Use This Guide 1

Things to Know Before You Hit the Trail 3

Leave No Trace 5

Make It a Safe Trip 6

Other Resources 6

The Ones That Got Away 7

Map Legend 8

The Hot Springs

California

1 Hunt and Kosk Hot Springs 12

Sierra Nevada Area 16

2 Carson River Hot Springs 17

3 Travertine Hot Springs 22

4 Iva Bell (Fish Creek) Hot Springs 25

5 Lewis Creek Warm Springs 29

6 Mono Hot Springs 31

7 Little Eden and Rose Garden Warm Springs 36

8 Blayney Meadows Hot Springs 39

9 Kern Hot Springs 44

10 Jordan Hot Springs 48

Hot Creek Geological Site 52

11 Upper Saline Valley Hot Springs 54

Kern River Area 59

12 Remington Hot Springs 60

13 Miracle Hot Springs 64

14 Pyramid Hot Springs 67

West Coast/Bay Area 71

15 Steep Ravine Hot Springs 72

16 Sykes Hot Springs 76

Southern California Area 80

17 Big Caliente Hot Springs 81

18 Little Caliente Hot Springs 85

19 Montecito Hot Springs 87

20 Gaviota (Las Cruces) Hot Springs 91

21 Willett Hot Springs 94

22 Sespe Hot Springs 98

23 Deep Creek Hot Springs 101

Nevada

24 Twelve Mile Hot Springs 107

25 Spencer Hot Springs 113

26 Diana's Punch Bowl Hot Springs 116

27 East Walker Hot Springs 119

Below Hoover Dam Area 123

28 Goldstrike Hot Springs 124

29 Boy Scout Hot Springs 129

30 Moonscape Warm Springs 135

Arizona

31 Lone Palm Hot Springs 141

32 Arizona (Ringbolt) Hot Springs 145

33 Kaiser Hot Springs 149

34 Verde Hot Springs 152

35 Hannah Hot Springs 156

36 Eagle Creek Hot Springs 160

37 Gillard Hot Springs 164

Utah

38 Split Mountain Warm Springs 170

39 Inlet Park Hot Springs 175

40 Diamond Fork Hot Springs 178

41 Meadow Hot Springs 182

42 Red Hill Hot Springs 187

Colorado

43 Radium Hot Springs 192

44 South Canyon Hot Springs 195

45 Conundrum Hot Springs 197

46 Geyser Warm Springs 202

47 Rainbow Hot Springs 205

48 Piedra River Hot Springs 209

New Mexico

49 Chama River Hot Springs 214

50 Black Rock Hot Springs 218

51 Manby Hot Springs 222

Valles Caldera Area 225

52 San Antonio Hot Springs 226

53 Spence Hot Springs 229

54 McCauley Hot Springs 232

Gila Area 237

55 Frisco Box Hot Springs 238

56 San Francisco Hot Springs 242

57 Jordan Hot Springs 246

58 Middle Fork Hot Springs 250

59 Melanie Hot Springs 253

60 Turkey Creek Hot Springs 257

61 Brock Canyon Hot Springs 262

Texas

62 Langford Hot Springs 268

California Appendix: High Sierra Trail, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks 271

Hike Index 276