As the name suggests, this hot spring is located on a hill.
Due to its location, it has an outstanding spectacle compared to other hot tubs in the area.
It's okay even if the gate is closed
The three famous springs in Long Valley Caldera, Shepherd, Crab Cooker, and Hilltop, are located in close proximity to the shores of Little Alkali Lake.
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ReferenceCrab Cooker Hot Springs - Hot Springs in California
This is my personal favorite spot in Long Valley Caldera. The water temp, which is noticeably higher than that of nearby wild hot springs, is attractive. Distinctive source well To get close to Crab Cooker Hot Springs, you will have ...
However, there is no good road that connects them in a straight line.
If you visit by car, you will reach them from different directions via different dirt roads.
Hilltop has the shortest dirt road from the paved road to the parking lot.
Especially on that day, due to snowfall, the gate was closed at the intersection with Benton Crossing Rd.
In that case, it was a hike of 0.6 miles one way to the hot spring.
If the gates are open, you only have to walk half that distance; it is still the longest walk needed in the hot springs in this area.
It was not as magnificent as the nearby Wild Willy's, but it did have a boardwalk for walking through the wetlands.
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Reference:Wild Willy's (Crowley) Hot Springs - Hot Springs in California
This is by far the largest of natural hot springs in Long Valley Caldera. A boardwalk on the muddy plain leads soakers to the hot springs. You can enter anytime Numerous hot springs that exist inside the Long Valley Caldera, ...
Once I got to the top of the gentle hill, that was the destination.
360-degree spectacle
There was single six-person tub made of rocks and cement, surrounded by artificial grass.
That was what Hilltop was all about.
If there was anything else, it was the 360-degree panoramic view from the top of the hill.
All of the hot springs in the caldera have great views, but Hilltop's spectacle is outstanding.
The water pipes installed by volunteers were thick enough and split into two.
Due to such a structure, the amount of water distributed to the tub was perfect.
One was directly connected to a hot pool in the immediate vicinity, while the other drew water from a distant location.
I couldn't get any closer because the ground was too fragile.
How dare they install the magnificent structures in such a place for free?
When I turned the valve, the water flew and was hot at 131 degrees F.
It was slightly yellowish, transparent and odorless.
The custom here was closing optional.
Summary
Hilltop Hot Springs (Pulky's Pool), Mammoth Lakes, California, U.S.
My rating
Type: Undeveloped
Rule: Clothing optional
Chlorination: No
Water temp: Up to 131 degrees F