A tub of the strangest shape in the world.
In the breathtaking scenery of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Divine Sources
Of the always crowded wild hot springs in the Long Valley Caldera, Shepherd Hot Springs is relatively empty.
Go north on Whitmore Tubs Road and enter the side road on the right.
Despite being a dirt road, the road condition was not too bad.
I arrived at a large parking lot in a loop.
The tub was located just behind the rocks for the car stop, but let's observe the source first.
Several sources were scattered in the hills to the south of the tub.
From here, it is a 0.4-mile hike to Club Cooker Hot Springs.
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The water temp was 142 degrees F.
The geothermal area was muddy and soaking here seemed difficult.
Curiously Shaped Tub
Now, go beyond the car stop.
360° caldera landscape.
What is the motif of the shape of this rock tub?
Is it the shape of Texas?
Hot water was drawn from the source through an underground pipe, and the snow had melted only along its flow path.
The entire tub was covered in moss and appeared dark green.
The temperature at the water outlet was 109 degrees F.
The water was almost tasteless and odorless.
During its passage through the pipe, the water was moderately cooled.
The flow was freely adjustable with a valve.
The overflowing hot water runs through the curve and into the grass.
There was a spectacular mountain range at eye level.
Summary
Shepherd Hot Springs, Mammoth Lakes, California, U.S.
My rating
Type: Undeveloped
Rule: Clothing optional
Chemical use: No
Water temp: Up to 142 degrees F
