Castle Hot Springs Road

Total Miles
35.6

Elevation

1,017.17 ft

Duration

4 Hours

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Spring

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Castle Hot Springs Road
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Trail Overview

Castle Hot Springs is a natural hot spring that has an intriguing history as a health resort. In operation since 1896, the original Castle Hot Springs resort was destroyed by fire in 1976. Under new ownership, the resort reopened in 2019. The hot springs are for overnight guest use only. This is not a 'Jeeping" road by any stretch of the imagination; it is an easy ride through scenic backcountry. The road accesses several real Jeep trails in the area.

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Castle Hot Springs Road
Castle Hot Springs Road

Difficulty

Dirt or rocky road, typically unmaintained after rain or snow. You may encounter shallow water crossings and obstacles under 12" on the trail, including small ledges. Roads are typically one to two vehicles wide.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

Jamie Dixon
Oct 12, 2024
2021 Toyota Tacoma
Open
Normal
Dusty
Washboard
Trail is an easy scenic dirt road through the mountains. Lots of good views and animals, we saw a burro and deer. There were a couple of other vehicles but nothing crazy. Only took about 2 hours to complete.
David Madge
Aug 24, 2024
SxS
Open
Normal
Dusty
Alex C
Aug 24, 2024
2010 Toyota Tundra
Open
Normal
Dusty
Gorgeous Level one trail, with beautiful scenery. I had no idea people lived out here. I'm going to have to try some of the harder trails that off-shoot this one.
Scott Jordan-denny
Jul 19, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty
Washboard
Dramatic, craggy mountains; nice long range views; Resort with palm trees. Sedan can make it to the resort but 4x4 better on the washboards and some minor rocky areas.

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