# Hutlinana Hot Springs, Alaska

Hutlinana Hot Springs in Alaska. Hike · Public Land. Denali Borough County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hutlinana-hot-springs-1
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Hutlinana Hot Springs?

No water temperature is on record for Hutlinana Hot Springs. Reaching it takes a hike. It's on Bureau of Land Management land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | Unknown (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Total dissolved solids | 615 mg/L |
| Elevation | 927 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 2.9 mi from the nearest road (Elliott Highway) |
| Land | Central Yukon Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | Denali Borough County |
| Nearest town | Healy |
| Coordinates | 65.21600, -149.99300 |

## About Hutlinana Hot Springs

Hutlinana Hot Springs sits on the bank of Hutlinana Creek east of the Elliott Highway, on BLM land with open access. The record places it in Denali Borough. No current temperature exists, and the only water chemistry dates from 1931. Wikipedia notes the trail in is used mostly in winter after freeze-up.

A bit under three miles from the Elliott Highway, rated as a hike. Elevation is under a thousand feet. The climate is dry interior, averaging a little below freezing, with modest snow. Wikipedia says there is no direct road access. Bureau of Land Management, Central Yukon Field Office.

Wikipedia places Hutlinana on the right bank of Hutlinana Creek, 21 miles southeast of Rampart and about 150 miles northwest of Fairbanks. It describes a trail used mainly in winter once the ground freezes. The USGS sampled the water in August 1931.

No best months are flagged. Given that the trail sees most of its use after freeze-up, winter travel is what the record points to. The water analysis is over ninety years old and showed sulfate and iron among others. Nobody has logged a temperature. Access is listed open. Nothing about a fee or a campground.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1931-08-16 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total dissolved solids | 615 mg/L |
| Calcium | 22 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 8.1 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 66 mg/L |
| Chloride | 37 mg/L |
| Iron | 110 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Healy](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/alaska/healy), 16 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Alaska](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska)
- [Hutlinana Hot Springs, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hutlinana-hot-springs-2): TDS 615 mg/L, Hike, near Healy, Denali Borough County
- [Hot Spring Near Little Minook Cr, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/hot-spring-near-little-minook-cr): Hot, Hike, near Healy, Denali Borough County
- [Manley Hot Springs, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/manley-hot-springs): pH 7.6, TDS 417 mg/L, Short Walk, near Healy, Denali Borough County
- [Tolovana Hot Springs, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/tolovana-hot-springs-2): pH 7.7, Hike, near Ester, Fairbanks North Star Borough County
- [Tolovana Hot Springs, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/tolovana-hot-springs-1): pH 7.7, Hike, near Ester, Fairbanks North Star Borough County
- [Kilo Hot Spring, AK](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/alaska/kilo-hot-spring): Backcountry, near Healy, Denali Borough County

## Questions

**Where is Hutlinana Hot Springs located?**
Hutlinana Hot Springs is located in Denali Borough, Alaska at 927 feet elevation, near Healy. Coordinates: 65.2160°N, 149.9930°W.

**How do I get to Hutlinana Hot Springs?**
Hutlinana Hot Springs has Hike road access, with the nearest road being Elliott Highway (2.9 mi from the road).

**Is Hutlinana Hot Springs free to visit?**
Hutlinana Hot Springs has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.

**What minerals are in the water at Hutlinana Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. Total dissolved solids measure 615 mg/L.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hutlinana_Hot_Springs