Unfortunately that option is not available to me anymore ( I live in Apple Valley ) since they closed the 5 mile dirt section of HWY 173 and it would be a 40 mile drive for me to get to that trail head. I did not measure the creek temp but at the crossing spot to the hot pools, but I would guess it was around 75. I vacuumed out the Serenity Pool with my hose and it was crystal clear. Another guy also vacuumed out the Anniversary Pool. The shower hose was broken so it was not working. On Tuesday I vacuumed out the Phoenix Pool and cleaned around it too. The scenery was magnificent and some of the leaves on plants and trees are starting to show fall colors. There is a long time hot source that flows into the south side of the Womb that in the past was quite small and not that hot but now it has increased over time and is quite large. I measured it last week at 110 so it is helping to keep the Womb Pool warmer than it used to be. I noticed recently that there is a warmish flow coming out of the granite at the south end of the Crab Cooker. I don't remember seeing that one before. Another guy and I were wondering if it is new, maybe coming from the recently built Contemplation Pool backed up water. Fun crowd and enjoyable as usual visiting the regulars and other visitors. I hope there is some big flooding this winter to scour out the creek bed and renew the beaches Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/07/2016 10:54AM by Wizard.
