Jordan Hot Springs, Natural hot spring in Tulare County, California.
Jordan Hot Springs comprises multiple thermal sources heated to around 120 degrees Fahrenheit that flow into a nearby creek. Along the water's path, natural pools form where mineral-rich water collects, making them suitable for soaking.
A settler named John Jordan encountered these springs in the 1860s while constructing a route through the region. The site remained largely unknown afterwards until recent decades when hikers began rediscovering it.
Indigenous peoples valued this location as a seasonal gathering place in the surrounding wilderness. Visitors today share the same bathing tradition that sustained communities in this remote area for generations.
Access requires a demanding hike of at least six miles from a nearby trailhead through rugged terrain. Visitors should prepare for variable conditions since the route passes through different elevations and changing weather patterns.
Each pool maintains a slightly different temperature, allowing swimmers to choose between varying heat levels. These natural temperature differences arise from the varying distances between each pool and the underground heat sources.
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