Coming from Redlands, is it better to go the 15 to 138 to 173, or over the mountain through Arrowhead to the 173. Also, can the hike be a free hike? What kind of time up and back? And lastly, if your looking for a less crowded area is the creek better upstream or downstream from the hot springs? Any help is appreciated.by Tipper - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
What is the flow of the creek post rain? Is the creek clear?by Tipper - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Did you know you can respire poison oak...by Tipper - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
I have been from the Dam and Bowen Ranch. The Dam was shorter in travel time, but longer in hiking time. (loved the long freedom hike) Bowen was longer driving shorter hiking. I live in Redlands...and wanted to make the shortest driving and access time possible to maximize my day. Is there a closer point of entry, less driving and similar hiking time as Bowen?by Tipper - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California