Red Hill Hot Springs — Attraction in Four Corners States

Small pools of hot geothermal naturally occurring water, at the base of (you guessed it) a red hill. The water bubbles up through the top of the hill, making its way down to the pools at the base. But the water, seemingly rich in minerals, is what has formed the "Hill", which is a rock formed from the aqueous minerals dripping down it, over mazillions of years. The hill is basically a massive stalagmite, with hot pools at the base. Feels great, and there's even a tiny cave at the base you can crawl into, and it feels like you're inside a muddy geode.

There is parking, and there are bathrooms. It's at the end of a dirt road.

Along the dirt road, if you look carefully, there are spots where people have thrown away food cans and drink cans. Before you recoil in horror, these litter bugs were a long time ago, so long ago that the sites have a modern archeological feel to them. Steel cans, with "punch here" embossed on the lid. Food canning was patented in 1810, and I'll bet many of these cans and remnants go back before WW2 at least. And a less arid climate these bits of metal would have rusted away to powder and disappeared long ago. It was interesting for me to try to guess at and imagine the circumstances of the people who'd left these behind so long ago in the...

You have to go on private property to get there, and it has been blocked off by Mystic Springs, a private, by-appointment-only, pay-for spring. Disappointing. UPDATE: There is a way to this spring, however Google Maps won't lead you there. You will have to gain the trust a local to get the route. I was asked to not reveal the way in. Access is via a dirt road that's somewhat rugged. You will have to drive over a wash or two; some clearance is recommended - I wouldn't try this in a Celica. This is a city park - it closes at 10 pm. Clothing is required. The spring's source is on a hill, and it is very hot - it is fenced in to keep anyone from scalding themselves. The water rolls off a large bolder into a few pools. It is actually quite beautiful. The pools also have cold water flowing into them at different volumes so that the pools maintain tolerable water temperatures. It is a lovely setting. We arrived late in the evening and saw a beautiful sunset. When we were there, there weren't any mosquitoes. It wasn't crowded; there were maybe 7 people (that came and went) total there during the 1+ hour we were there. We even had the place to ourselves for 20-30 minutes. Anyway, this is an awesome place for a soak in a...

Mood - Nature

With all of the hustle and bustle of life this proved to be the neatest thing I have encountered in some time. There are many different hiking trails to entertain as well. Perfect for anyone wanting to enjoy nature, relax and take some amazing pictures.

These hotsprings are coming from one flowing spring that has been separated into 4 different pools. I felt like Goldilocks. Testing out each pool until I found the one that was just right. One Shabu Shabu hot, others not so hot, and one that was almost cold.

Over the years these springs have become something that people gather to enjoy either under the stars or during the day to take in the landscape. There have been additions added, such as steps, wooden benches, fire pit, and a porta-potty. The springs are open 24 hours. Please be mindful to pack out what you pack in as this is something for everyone to enjoy.

Would def recommend - pricing is Free. Yes you read that correctly. FREE. Be sure to bring a towel that you dont mind staining up as the minerals in the mud are hard to get out of fabrics. Some spots are slippery so make sure you wear adequate shoes. If you have ATVs or OHVs def bring, as this is a paradise for...