Ariella's epic birthday hike and hot springs weekend

It's my birthday on Friday April 18th!

Let's spend the night at Harbin Hot Springs so we can get an early start Saturday April 19th on this hard 10-mile hike nearby that I've wanted to do for years!

(Or you can drive up from the Bay Area and meet us at the trailhead)

Approximate plan for the weekend:

Friday April 18th

Drive to Harbin

Hang out at the main pools

(Optional 1-mile swim)

Go to domes for water dancing and birthday celebration

Saturday April 19th

Meet at the trailhead at 10:30am

10-mile 5+ hours 2000 ft elevation gain out and back hike

Soak at the hot springs again

Go to domes for water dancing and celebration (I should have completed my level 1 watsu training before then and can offer water massage for your sore bodies after the long hike)

Sunday April 20th

Mellow naked hike on Harbin's property in the morning

More soaking/swimming

If you stay or visit at Harbin Hot Springs I recommend booking in advance because it's Easter weekend. $50 6-hr pass, $70 24-hr pass (camping allowed), rooms from around $200/night for 2 adults (2-night minimum). We have an extra domes room ask us about it (could be 1 night) and you're welcome to use our kitchen regardless