After a long hike north and south this is the first contact of the PCT trail with a paved road, Hwy 173 that ends here at a wide parking area. This is also the best free trailhead parking area to hike 6 miles to the popular Deep Creek Hot Springs. A mile in, the trail crosses a wide ford where the creek is dry or so shallow much of the year that it won't get the shoes wet. If waters are high after rain or snow melt a parallel track can be taken along the dam. At the hot springs a shorter trail that would require fording the creek goes to Bowen Ranch, where for many years parking and trail access was offered for a fee, about $10. There are reports that Bowen Ranch has been recently closed at times, but there are apparently neighboring farm options. Alternatively from here a dirt road goes up the ridge, from where a trail leads down to the springs.

Caro "Bandit"

March 8, 2022

This is the nearest official trailhead if you like to visit the infamous Deep Creek Hot Springs. It is a 12-mile out and back hike. This section is also a part of the iconic Pacific Crest Trail. Keep in mind that you have to ford the Deep Creek itself just under a mile from here. It Rainbow Bridge spans over the Deep Creek, but some miles further down the trail.

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Details

Informations

Elevation 920 m

Weather

Today

Friday 19 December

22°C

12°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See hikes here

Take Me There

Location: San Bernardino County, California, United States

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Deep Creek Hot Springs

Lake Silverwood North Shore

Rainbow Bridge

Picnic area

The Pinnacles

Lake Silverwood West Shore

Lake Silverwood Dam

View on Deep Creek

Pacific Crest Trailhead

Welch Lane Gate - Stonehenge

Hesperia Falls

Sawpit Beach - Silverwood Lake

Pacific Crest Trailhead - Mojave River Forks End of Road

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️