Deep Creek Hot Springs Hike - Clothing Optional

IMPORTANT: The hike is now on Sunday, April 7 due to heavy rain on the originally scheduled date.

Use this link for the trail start point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kASxQu8UzZeiA2G96

Hi all! We will be hiking to Deep Creek Hot Springs to enjoy the warm water and beautiful scenery. The hot springs are nature's jacuzzis, perfect for a crisp spring day. Best of all, you can enjoy them in whatever attire you choose, including your birthday suit!

I went for the first time last year and had so much fun! The hike was beautiful and soaking in the hot springs was quite relaxing and rewarding. I made new friends with people who came from all over SoCal. 5 stars.

There are two trails to the hot springs. Although the Bowen Ranch trail is better known, we will be taking the Bradford Ridge path. The drive up the mountain is gorgeous, the parking is free, and most importantly, we won't have to tread through the freezing creek to get to the springs!

The trail is 2.5 miles there, 2.5 back. There is one part that is quite steep and the way back goes uphill. It is a moderately difficult hike, but if you're up for an adventure it is sooo worthwhile!

Here's the tentative itinerary:

11am: meet at the trailhead, start hiking

12:30pm-ish: arrive at the hot springs. Snack, soak, and socialize.

4pm-ish: hike back

Please bring:

Drinking water (I recommend at least 2 liters, there are no drinking water sources at the springs)

Lunch

Snacks

A towel

Sunscreen

Weather-appropriate clothes for the hike

(it will probably be too cold to hike nude unless you're really hardcore!)

Good hiking/walking shoes

Optional: Swimwear. Those of us going nude can skip this step

Other things to keep in mind:

Don't go underwater and definitely don't drink the spring water! The amoebas won't be happy.

Despite the nudity at the springs, it is still family-friendly. Please be respectful.

No glass bottles please!

Alright, with all that out of the way, I can't wait to hike with you guys and enjoy soaking in the springs!