TURKEY CREEK HOT SPRINGS
N 33° 09.159 W 108° 28.204
12S E 735959 N 3671059
TURKEY CREEK HOT SPRINGS GILA WILDERNESS
Waymark Code: WMYNX
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 11/14/2006
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TURKEY CREEK HOT SPRINGS.
THE HOT SPRINGS START AT LISTED COORDINATES.
THERE ARE MANY MORE HEADED NORTH FROM HERE.
The more adventurous might want to try a trip to Turkey Creek Hot Springs in the southern Gila. These springs are best visited as an overnight backpacking trip. Several pools dot Turkey Creek in the area of the springs, each with a different temperature for your soaking pleasure.
There is no maintained trail to these springs, and you'll find yourself wading, bouldering, and squeezing through some tight spots. The springs cannot be reached horseback. Although these springs are difficult to access, they are popular amongst intrepid hikers.
Take Highway 180 to the town of Gila, and turn north on Turkey Creek Road. Stay on this road until it ends. Park where the road is washed out, cross the river, and hike to the mouth of Turkey Creek (Trail 155). Follow Trail 155 for about 2.5 miles, to the point where it turns up Skeleton Canyon to the rim of Sycamore Canyon. Continue traveling upstream for about 1.5 miles to find the hot pools.
Temperature (F): 100+
Temperature (C): 37.77777777777778
Type: Primitive
Cost?: No Cost
Open to the Public?: yes
Clothing Optional?: yes
Other Amenities:
NONE
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