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San Bernardino: Deep Creek Hot SpringsBackpacker Magazine

Take this lesser-known, 6-mile route to the famous Deep Creek hot springs. Go on a weekday for more seclusion.

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Author: Backpacker Magazine
Activity: Backpacking
State: California (CA)
Distance: 3.03 mi 
Difficulty: 5 / 10
Rating: Unrated  
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TO TRAILHEAD: CA 30 to North Waterman Ave. (CA 18) to CA 173. Turn left ; follow 173 around Lake Arrowhead for 12 miles to trailhead. Park in lot on left.

DIRECTIONS + WAYPOINTS: helping you find your way

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DCH01

Distance: 3.03 mi Points: 371
Total Time: none Speed: 0.0 mph Pace: 0:00 / mi
Active Time: none Speed: 0.0 mph Pace: 0:00 / mi
Deep Creek Track

Points of Interest

DCH001

Location: 34.318699, -117.195641
Head N across CA 173 to trailhead

DCH002

Location: 34.319523, -117.195122
Turn R @ Y; watch for the waterfall to the W

DCH003

Location: 34.332848, -117.185005
Geocache located about 10 ft. off the trail

DCH004

Location: 34.336590, -117.184570
Turn L @ Y through opening in barbed-wire fence

DCH005

Location: 34.339066, -117.182983
Turn L @ Y; head up Bradford Ridge 300 ft. for outstanding views; go back and continue N

DCH006

Location: 34.341728, -117.181664
Turn R down the sandy trail

DCH007

Location: 34.341450, -117.181244
Turn R @ T, heading S on the Pacific Crest Trail

DCH008

Location: 34.339123, -117.179474
Turn L @ Y. Shortcut: Go R to shorten hike back to Waypoint 4

DCH009

Location: 34.339443, -117.176544
Turn L @ Y, off the PCT; small spring

DCH010

Location: 34.339714, -117.176979
Soothe your sore legs in one of the four hot springs; retrace steps to car



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