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RE: [pct-l] hot springs



re: I'm planning on a through hike in 2001 and don't want to be
disqualified!
Where are these jewels?  For that matter, any info sources out there for hot

springs along/near the pct?  Thanks...Doug.

Required Hot Springs:
1-After climbing Mt. Whitney you descend and go north past Crabtree Meadows
and continue to the junction with the High Sierra Trail. Turn left and
proceed about 12 miles to Kern Hot Springs. The spring is along the Kern.
Adjust the temperature by scooping cold water from the Kern into the
concrete tub. The campsite has a pit toilet....if you remember how a toilet
works. Note: The fording of Wallace, Wight and Whitney Creeks along the HST
are good training for Evolution Creek.

2-After leaving VVR you climb over the Silver Divide and head towards Tully
Hole. The easiest way is to take the Cascade Valley Trail along Fish Creek
about 8 miles to Iva Bell Hot Springs. The lower Springs are both awesome
but the upper springs have an awesome sunset down the valley. The
temperature of the upper spring is adjusted with a rock that redirects the
flow from the uppermost very hot spring. From the springs continue on the
trail to rejunction on the PCT at Red's Meadow.

Not Required Hot Springs:
3-Muir Trail Ranch has awesome hot springs but the public hot springs are
ugly. North of the  bridge crossing the San Joaquine take the spur trail to
Florence Lake. The public springs require a nasty crossing of the San
Joaquine just before the lateral to Muir Trail Ranch.

4-Mono Hot Springs. Take the Bear Creek Lateral to Mono Hot Springs Resort.
Purchase a six pack [required if the store is open] and cross the creek to
the public hot springs

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