Howdy folks,
I'm thinking of taking a motorcycle trip from SF up into more northern CA and possibly into northern NV. Can anyone suggest some hot springs or hot spring spas ( on the order of Orr, Harbin etc ) that one may want to check out? I'd like to be camping during the trip, but as it's still Spring, I doubt I'll be able to pack the gear to camp at mid to high elevations. I assume I'll be able to cross the Sierra on a motorcycle at this time of year, during the day at least.
I don't mind hiking to get to the springs, but as I'll be coming off the road I'll have limited options for footwear and will most likely be wearing a riding suit. As such I'll probably keep off-roading to a moderate amount. That said, recommendations for future adventures are more than welcome. I don't mind having to keep clothes on, though it's always nicer to be free. I'm not clear on budget so I'll entertain all price ranges with respect to the spa locations.
It may be too cold for some places, but.... if you've got recommendos, thank you in advance.
.c.
I'm thinking of taking a motorcycle trip from SF up into more northern CA and possibly into northern NV. Can anyone suggest some hot springs or hot spring spas ( on the order of Orr, Harbin etc ) that one may want to check out? I'd like to be camping during the trip, but as it's still Spring, I doubt I'll be able to pack the gear to camp at mid to high elevations. I assume I'll be able to cross the Sierra on a motorcycle at this time of year, during the day at least.
I don't mind hiking to get to the springs, but as I'll be coming off the road I'll have limited options for footwear and will most likely be wearing a riding suit. As such I'll probably keep off-roading to a moderate amount. That said, recommendations for future adventures are more than welcome. I don't mind having to keep clothes on, though it's always nicer to be free. I'm not clear on budget so I'll entertain all price ranges with respect to the spa locations.
It may be too cold for some places, but.... if you've got recommendos, thank you in advance.
.c.
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Re: Tips on accessible springs in NorCal / NV
Thu, March 27, 2008 - 11:37 PMI'm at Sierra Hot SPpings now, qwas supposed to snow but it's vlear and cool not cold. all pools are open. $20 for 24 hours, plus whatever lodging. people are really good here, I like the "summer lodge in winter" feel at the main lodge. bring your wn food to cook in a pretty well equipped kitchen. i hour from REno, 4 hours fromj SF, 2.5 from Sacramento. two ways to get in.
this is my preferred clothing-optional retreat, little dogma, really lovely facility, plkeasanht walk to the pools. watch for ice and mud this time of year (I nmessed up mny wrist slipping o ive one Chrstmas day...)
Harbin is lovely too, lots of amenities, and a whol;e village but has a kind of weird attitude about children...NONE allowed to stay in dorms or cottages! great cold pool there though, which you'll appreciate more in summer.
Orr used to be my favorite place to go, but they are even weirder about kids than harbin, with some historical reason,m sadly enough. and I liked their old funky hippie qways but that isn't what pays the biulls any more... -
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Re: Tips on accessible springs in NorCal / NV
Fri, March 28, 2008 - 9:38 AMThank you Judith,
I was wondering if I'd be able to go to Sierra given that it's still snow-season up there. Still may be a bit treacherous on a 2-wheeler. Sounds lovely up there nonetheless. I hope you enjoy it.
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Re: Tips on accessible springs in NorCal / NV
Fri, March 28, 2008 - 9:54 AMBog Hot in the very northern part of Nevada, practically in Oregon is a very nice hot river that you can drive to right next to from a dirt road. And Eagleville hotsprings in Scenic Valley valley in very northeastern Cali, also almost Oregon and Nevada is a really nice spring right off the paved highway. Enjoy the trip, obviously what I know about is very far north but they are both free should be accessable now and you can camp for free near them!
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Re: Tips on accessible springs in NorCal / NV
Fri, March 28, 2008 - 3:01 PMroads are open and clear, a little snow on the ground. the storm they wre redicting hasn't moved in, yet and it's warmer than we expected.
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Re: Tips on accessible springs in NorCal / NV
Fri, March 28, 2008 - 3:41 PMThe Upque Forest in Oregon holds the Umpqua Hot Springs, which is a mighty lovely spot. If you are going up that far..
oregonhotsprings.immunenet.com/um...htm
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Re: Tips on accessible springs in NorCal / NV
Sat, April 19, 2008 - 1:15 AMWhat is your route? Eagleview is awesome but you kinda want to be going out that way. It's nice in spring. You really want to go in May, then you can isit Hunt on the way. Last time I went (last summer) both places had been significantly altered. :( -
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Re: Tips on accessible springs in NorCal / NV
Wed, April 30, 2008 - 12:36 AMHunt Hot Springs has been closed for some time now.
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Re: Tips on accessible springs in NorCal / NV
Wed, April 30, 2008 - 1:28 PMHunts is actually not closed I was just there 2 days ago. The springs are owned by a sheep farmer and you need to be respectful but he allows access. I don't know anything about it being up for sale but Big Bend hot springs right near by was just sold to some people that are trying to figure out what to do and it is closed right now.
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