Bowen Ranch road condition including the road to parking please Hi! Appreciate any info on the BR road condition including the road from the house to the parking lot. Many thanks in advance.https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22944#msg-22944Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:56:33 -0700 Phorum 5.2.10 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22978#msg-22978 Re: Bowen Ranch road condition including the road to parking pleasehttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22978#msg-22978 mohave Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaThu, 31 Jan 2013 01:29:27 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22977#msg-22977 Re: Bowen Ranch road condition including the road to parking pleasehttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22977#msg-22977 lbcalrr Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaWed, 30 Jan 2013 21:27:55 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22976#msg-22976 Re: Bowen Ranch road condition including the road to parking pleasehttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22976#msg-22976 Rudedog Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaWed, 30 Jan 2013 19:44:34 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22975#msg-22975 Re: Bowen Ranch road condition including the road to parking pleasehttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22975#msg-22975
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When the creek is icy cold I have learned from fellow springers to bring an empty gallon jug with me over to the hot pools. When I am ready to cross back over the creek to the beach I will fill the jug up with hot water and carry it across. Once I am back on the beach I pour the hot water over myself so I can warm back up after the icy water crossing then I dry myself off with a towel. It works GREAT! It is so much nicer than having to start the hike out with everything feeling numb after the icy water crossing.

There is no use tempting hypothemia by getting your clothes soaking wet and trying to hike out in them during these winter months. You can guarantee that there will be lots of wind on the way out and that combined with the wet clothes could be life threating.

Looking forward to my trip to the springs.]]> lbcalrr Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaTue, 29 Jan 2013 19:31:09 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22972#msg-22972 Re: Bowen Ranch road condition including the road to parking pleasehttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22972#msg-22972 mohave Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaTue, 29 Jan 2013 19:15:23 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22971#msg-22971 Re: Bowen Ranch road condition including the road to parking pleasehttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22971#msg-22971
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Rudedog
You have to be careful going down to the Springs in the winter. I had a very good day soaking at the Springs one winter only to fall into the creek on my way out

When I first went to the springs many, many years ago, I had a similar experience. I learned very quickly that it is much preferable to get naked at the beach and wade across the creek no matter how cold it is. The momentary rush of coldness disappears once soaking in the hot water. This is much safer than risking a fall across icy rock crossings.]]> Paul P. Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaTue, 29 Jan 2013 08:42:44 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22970#msg-22970 Re: Bowen Ranch road condition including the road to parking pleasehttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22970#msg-22970 Rudedog Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaMon, 28 Jan 2013 22:50:02 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22969#msg-22969 Re: Bowen Ranch road condition including the road to parking pleasehttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22969#msg-22969
Encountered some very, very light snow falling on way back to the 15 and then moderate rain once on the highway, with very heavy downpours once I hit the 210.

12 hour overnight shift ... damn. Sounds like you may work in my industry.]]> mohave Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaSun, 27 Jan 2013 23:57:04 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22968#msg-22968 Re: Bowen Ranch road condition including the road to parking pleasehttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22968#msg-22968
So I take it you parked in the Bowen Ranch parking area and did not have any issues between the house and the lower lot?

Also were there many people at the springs on the day you took this picture? I looking forward to a light day attendance wise on Thursday. I will have worked a 12 hour shift before getting to the springs and I am looking forward to a little bit of quiet time.

Thanks again for the road update.]]> lbcalrr Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaSun, 27 Jan 2013 23:13:54 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22967#msg-22967 Re: Bowen Ranch road condition including the road to parking pleasehttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22967#msg-22967
]]> mohave Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaSun, 27 Jan 2013 22:31:02 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22964#msg-22964 Re: Bowen Ranch road condition including the road to parking pleasehttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22964#msg-22964 hiker Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaSat, 26 Jan 2013 21:49:37 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22963#msg-22963 Re: Bowen Ranch road condition including the road to parking pleasehttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22963#msg-22963 mohave Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaSat, 26 Jan 2013 21:28:17 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22962#msg-22962 Re: Bowen Ranch road condition including the road to parking pleasehttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22962#msg-22962It is wet on the hiking trails but no mud puddles. Crossing at the beach, the cold creek was at 3 1/2 feet deep with swift running water. A lot of silt making water visability hard. Watch your steps for rocks.]]> LVDG512 Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaSat, 26 Jan 2013 19:01:19 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22961#msg-22961 Re: Bowen Ranch road condition including the road to parking pleasehttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22961#msg-22961 mohave Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaSat, 26 Jan 2013 11:43:19 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22960#msg-22960 Re: Bowen Ranch road condition including the road to parking pleasehttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22960#msg-22960 LVDG512 Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaSat, 26 Jan 2013 10:49:33 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22959#msg-22959 Re: Bowen Ranch road condition including the road to parking pleasehttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22959#msg-22959 mohave Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaFri, 25 Jan 2013 16:38:55 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22958#msg-22958 Re: Bowen Ranch road condition including the road to parking pleasehttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22958#msg-22958 lbcalrr Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaFri, 25 Jan 2013 16:01:16 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22956#msg-22956 Re: Bowen Ranch road condition including the road to parking pleasehttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22956#msg-22956With all the recent rains I think I'll ask again when I am ready to go.]]> Sam D. Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaFri, 25 Jan 2013 12:51:56 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22953#msg-22953 Re: Bowen Ranch road condition including the road to parking pleasehttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22953#msg-22953
I had planned on going up on Friday via Bowen Ranch but with all the rain I gave up on that idea. I have attempted this before when it had recently rained or was raining. Usually if it is just a few showers you can make it okay but if it has rained really hard the road gets pretty muddy. One time I drove all the way from Long Beach and made it up to the ranch gate and was not allowed in to the Bowen parking area, the owner (Mike) said that the river was too swollen and he did not want to have to rescue anyone that attempted to cross it to get to the hot springs. That was a frustrating trip. One other time there was melting snow on the ground and the Bowen Ranch road was a muddy mess. My front wheel drive sedan could not make it up the slippery hills so I had to turn around and I ended up hiking in to the springs via the Mojave dam.

I was still thinking of going this Friday and hiking in via the Bradford Ridge trail but the weather report was predicting a 50% chance of rain throughout the day so I decided against it. I am going to try to get up to the springs next Thursday. Hopefully the Bowen Ranch road will be dried out by then and I can park at the ranch. If anyone makes the trip between now and next Thursday could you let me and Sam know the condition of the roads, including the road between the ranch house and the parking area?

Thanks.]]> lbcalrr Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaThu, 24 Jan 2013 23:30:47 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22947#msg-22947 Re: Bowen Ranch road condition including the road to parking pleasehttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22947#msg-22947 Sam D. Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaTue, 22 Jan 2013 20:10:37 -0800 https://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22944#msg-22944 Bowen Ranch road condition including the road to parking pleasehttps://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,22944,22944#msg-22944 Sam D. Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, CaliforniaTue, 22 Jan 2013 13:27:10 -0800