Spring (Hot)
This unnamed hot spring flows at 108°F near the Utah-Nevada border in Elko County at 5,350 feet elevation, producing water 60.1°F above ambient temperatures. Located just 67 meters from Dean Pass Road, the spring delivers roadside access to remarkably dilute thermal water containing only 248 mg/L total dissolved solids. Recent USGS measurements recorded 42°C water temperature.
The spring emerges in remote high desert terrain where the Raft River Mountains rise between Utah's Box Elder County and Nevada's Elko County. At 5,350 feet elevation, the area receives 12.5 inches of annual precipitation and 35.7 inches of snow, supporting sagebrush-grassland communities typical of the northern Great Basin. The surrounding landscape consists of gently rolling terrain punctuated by isolated mountain ranges, with vast distances between human settlements.
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The spring's generic Spring (Hot)" designation reflects limited historical documentation in this sparsely populated borderland. The area saw minimal Euro-American settlement due to its remoteness and limited water resources. Modern use likely consists of occasional visits by hunters
The water at Spring (Hot) is slightly alkaline (pH 7.5) with 248 mg/L total dissolved solids.
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Spring (Hot) sits at 5,350 feet above sea level, way above the mile-high mark. You may not feel the altitude strongly, but hot water still dehydrates you faster at elevation. UV is about 21% stronger than at sea level, so bring sunscreen and drink more water than you normally would.
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