mccauley hot spring
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mccauley hot spring印象
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I have done this hike to the warm springs (not hot -- more like a heated swimming pool) from Battleship Rock and from Jemez Falls. The trail from Jemez Falls is easy to follow, though a bit strenuous on the return portion, and probably a bit longer than the trail from the Battleship Rock side at 2 miles. I haven't done the trail from Battleship Rock for about a year, but from what I gleaned from talking to other bathers, it is easier to follow now than it has been in years past. It sounds like the Forest Service has put plaques on the trees that guide the way, so if you ever took the trail from Battleship Rock and got lost, it might be easier, now. This warm spring, because it is more difficult to get to, often affords a little more privacy than Spence does. And, the minnows will nibble your toes. Some people pay a lot of money for that treatment at a spa.
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From the Jemez Falls trailhead (at the end of the campground). It is moderate to strenuous hike to the spring, over 2 miles. The trailhead may be busy but everyone is probably going to the Falls.There are two pools, the upper is larger and more a warm than hot spring.
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This is a very magical place. I just did the hike from battleship. All up hill. Nice soak with a special cleaning from the guppies nibbling on you. Then a relaxing down hill hike back.
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Spring itself small but the hike to it is beautiful and challenging. We hiked from Jemez Falls to the spring.
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There's a very nice hike from Battleship rock that's about 4-5 miles rt with a fair climb to peaceful 'warm springs.' I wouldn't call them hot. While a number of people were skinny dipping in February and the pools were inviting, the microbiologist in me was concerned about potential pathogenic (bad) bacteria and other nasties. So, I'd recommend foregoing these 'warm' springs and choosing a commercial hot springs or one of the other wild hot (not warm) springs in the area. When I was there, the water temperature was probably around 82 degrees (perfect for culturing 'germs'). And, the air temperature was probably in the high 40s. Enjoy the hike and potentially make it even longer by continuing to Jemez Falls (with pick-up there or a long rt).
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Nice hike in but in early March you need at least 98.6 not 90 degrees to make you want to run bare through the snow. Trails are not well marked and deer trails abound.
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These springs are an enjoyable hike in and have a great wilderness setting. They are definitely shallow warm springs.
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The hike to this warm spring was a highlight of our visit to Jemez Springs. If you love nature, beautiful vistas and a wilderness soak, this is it.
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We walked the four mile round-trip from Jemez Falls to McCauley Hot Springs. It passed through beautiful country and the Springs were clean and welcoming. I would suggest getting an early start as the springs can get crowded later in the day.
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This hot springs is really not "hot" as it is warm and cool at the same time. These are three separate natural pools all about 500 square foot or so hidden in the Jemez forest. Getting there is not easy if you aren't in good shape - it will definitely let you know what you need to exercise after this hike! The trails are not well-marked as others have mentioned, so you have to use some logic about where the trail likely leads. There is a mixture of red dirt, sand, and hard dirt on the trail and several areas that require you to climb natural or man-made stair-like pathways. I also recommend shoes with good tread because some of these areas are slippery sand. I highly recommend that you start from Battleship Rock Trail head (#137) which is the steady upward climb to the springs, and then your return is downhill. You can park on the highway right above the Battleship Rock picnic area for free, but the picnic area itself only costs $5.00 to park there. If you take the Battleship Rock Trail head, you will pass by a running stream on the way up, which is nice. It was not crowded on a Monday around 11:00-3:00 pm at all. It was very peaceful and had interesting scenery. Bring extra water - it's dry and hot up there.