The geothermal activity at Hot Creek is unpredictable. People have been burned by geysering events.
The White Mountains live up to their name with a fresh dusting of September snow.
Looking west to the Sierra Nevada from Lower Hot Creek.
Hot Creek Geological Site.
Hot Creek Geological Site.
The sulfuric pools of Hot Creek are heated by magma 3 miles beneath the Earth's surface.
Cattle graze near Lower Hot Creek.
Hot Creek is unsafe for bathers due to scalding waters.
Lower Hot Creek at Owens River Road.
Hot Creek Geological Site.
Hot Creek is known for amazing trout fishing.