Hot Spring Near Katmai Pass
Within Katmai National Park's famous Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, where the 1912 Novarupta eruption created one of the 20th century's most powerful volcanic events, this hot spring maintains a deep backcountry character.
The valley preserves a barren pyroclastic landscape dominated by ash-filled terrain and wandering streams, with geothermal features scattered throughout. The spring lies 14 miles from the nearest road, accessible only by foot.
This location requires backcountry permits and substantial hiking effort in a extreme climate with 375 inches of annual snowfall. Visit during brief summer months when trail conditions allow travel.
The Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes formed when pyroclastic flows from Novarupta buried the landscape under hundreds of feet of hot ash and pumice. Geothermal features continue to emerge from this dramatic volcanic terrain.
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Hot Spring Near Katmai Pass requires a hike to reach, so pack light but prepared. Cold air temperatures make a changing robe or warm layers essential.
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