I just visited the hot springs for first time this week while hiking the pct. One of the The coolest guys I've met in my entire life, a local to the springs for over 40 years, says he has survived multiple brain surgeries from jumping in the creek and getting water in his ears during a bad year.. He's getting better and doesn't stop coming back... just won't get his ears wet. I plan on keepingby WeedQuest - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California