The service road from Bowen Ranch Rd to the Freedom Trail parking area is open and passable -- not much has changed. Last week I saw a Prius that made it to the parking area and I assume the Freedom Trail is in good shape too, based on the number of vehicles seen parked there often.by Naked Mayor - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
For the past several weeks and months now in 2022, I've seen an extraordinary number of hispanic, mainly non-english speaking, VERY LARGE groups showing up and dominating the Hot Springs. Hardly a naked person could be seen on those days, as these big groups pretty much 'take over' every hot pool at DCHS. We don't typcially see entire families with grandma and all the grand-kids, which makes thinby Naked Mayor - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
I've made the hike to the Springs in every conceivable type of weather, but a few years ago we had record high 118F temps at DCHS and I made the hike (more than once during that time) and honestly, couldn't tell the difference (significantly) between 104 and 118. It's the "dry heat" thing, I guess. I suppose too, it's a matter of conditioning. BTW, you must be nuts to hike out in the moby Naked Mayor - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California