Crystal Hot Springs
Crystal Hot Springs, near Bluffdale in Salt Lake County, is scalding. The water arrives far hotter than a boiling pot, enough to burn badly on contact, which rules out soaking entirely. The record names no owner and says nothing about access. The chemistry on hand was sampled back in 1958.
Under four hundred feet of walking separates the spring from the road, a bit under two miles from Bluffdale. Winters bring about four feet of snow and this is a wet record for Utah at twenty inches of precipitation. Dogwood day use area is the nearest listed site, about twelve miles off, and it is day use only.
Keep skin out of this water. At 187 degrees it will scald instantly. The record marks it a short walk from the road and says nothing about fences or permission, so approach with caution. Winter is listed as the best season. The chemistry dates to 1958.
The water at Crystal Hot Springs is neutral (pH 7.2). It is notably rich in calcium (may support bone density and joint health), magnesium (known for muscle relaxation and stress relief), and chloride (natural antiseptic with skin health benefits).
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Overview Dogwood Day Use Picnic Area is just 2 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon, conveniently close to Salt Lake City. Big Cottonwood Creek runs alongside the site. Visitors enjoy fishing, hiking and biking.Recreation Big Cottonwood Creek is stocked for trout fishing and is a favorite among local fly-fisherman. Additionally, many hiking and mountain biking trailheads are located in the canyon.Facilities Dogwood offers several group picnic sites, all with tables, campfire rings and grills. Parki...
Crystal Hot Springs is road-accessible, so you can bring more gear. The water is dangerously hot, so bring water shoes and test pools carefully.
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