Spring (Hot)
This 111-degree hot spring flows 1,101 meters from Wilkins-Montello Road at 4,980 feet elevation near West Wendover on the Nevada-Utah border, running 60.7 degrees above ambient air temperature. The short walk crosses terrain averaging 50.3°F annually with 9.8 inches of precipitation and 23.7 inches of winter snow.
The spring emerges in northeastern Nevada's basin country where fault-block topography creates alternating ranges and valleys along the state line. At nearly 5,000 feet elevation, the site experiences cold winters characteristic of Nevada's higher basins, with sagebrush communities dominating vegetation on well-drained alluvial soils. The surrounding landscape shows minimal development beyond scattered ranching infrastructure and the Wilkins-Montello Road serving local access. West Wendover sits 25+ miles north where Interstate 80 crosses the state line.
Visit May through September when weather and road conditions are most favorable. The 3,600-foot walk requires good footwear and adequate water supplies. High-clearance vehicles may be necessary for Wilkins-Montello Road depending on maintenance levels. At 111°F, the water provides genuine soaking heat requiring careful temperature management. The remote location near the state line means limited services, so carry spare supplies. Check land ownership as patterns in this area can be complex.
Historical documentation for this spring remains limited. The generic "SPRING (HOT)" designation suggests it lacked a distinctive name surviving into modern records. The area supported Northern Shoshone peoples who utilized seasonal camps and hunting grounds across these basins. Euro-American settlement followed mining and ranching patterns typical of northeastern Nevada, though this remote location saw less intensive development than areas with better transportation access.
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