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Baker
Hot Springs Area
Juab County, Utah
Baker Hot Springs are
about 30 miles northwest of Delta, Utah. As a destination for soaking,
the place is not ideal. The many pools in the area are varying temperatures,
and many of them are filled with algae and do not smell particularly inviting.
Years ago, someone built some concrete tubs with steps, which are okay
for a soak, but be careful. Check the temperature with your hands before
entering the water. You may not want to sit down "undraped"
because the bottom is covered with a slimy scum of algae, moss, and other
things that you probably wouldn't enjoy having in your butt crack.
Dave, deciding against
getting in the water upon discovering that Ryan had a camera.
Pictured here are apparent
remnants of an attempted hot springs resort. The temperature of the water
in the cement tubs can be regulated by maneuvering pipes from two canals
with hot and cooler water.
Below: The Baker Hardpan is about 2 miles north of Baker Hot Springs. The hardpan looked solid and dry enough to drive on, but we were concerned about getting stuck. The word "Hardpan" can be deceiving. We were glad, after walking on the surface, that we had decided against driving on the hardpan--the ground was very soft from recent storms. It would not be surprising to find standing water here during particularly wet years.
Ryan, Justin and
Jason--Baker Hardpan
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