Meager Creek, Hot springs and river in Coast Mountains, British Columbia, Canada
Meager Creek is a river in the Coast Mountains that flows through dense forest while featuring natural hot springs and continuous whitewater rapids. The water alternates between cold river sections and warm geothermal pools fed by volcanic activity beneath the surface.
The river and its hot springs served local Indigenous communities for generations as a healing site with traditional practices. The region gained new attention when a hiking trail to the Harrison Hut was established in 2014 by University of British Columbia students.
The creation of the VOC Harrison Hut Trail in 2014 by University of British Columbia students established a new connection to this natural area.
The area has limited infrastructure and cellular service is weak or absent in many sections. Visitors should bring ample water, food, and gear, and check conditions beforehand since weather and terrain can change quickly.
The hot spring water has temperatures that shift noticeably by season, ranging from pleasantly warm to very hot. These seasonal variations stem from the interaction between surface conditions and the geothermal system deep beneath the mountain.
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