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The ultimate adventure guide
Jason Mandly
Photo Date:
11/15/2015
You start the hike by going down this dirt road.
Jason Mandly
Photo Date:
04/06/2013
A Great Basin skyline from the trail.
Jason Mandly
Photo Date:
05/20/2017
Lupine along the trail in Spring.
Jason Mandly
Photo Date:
04/06/2013
East Fork Carson River near a nice gravel beach by the spring.
Jason Mandly
Photo Date:
11/15/2015
Near the source upstream of the tubs.
Jason Mandly
Photo Date:
04/06/2013
The upper tub is warmer, and the flow can be diverted from the hot stream.
Jason Mandly
Photo Date:
05/20/2017
The upstream pool looking South.
Jason Mandly
Photo Date:
05/20/2017
The source creek just before the first pool.
Jason Mandly
The lower tub hovers over the East Fork of the Carson River.
Jason Mandly
Photo Date:
11/15/2015
There are many small springs upstream of the tubs for you to find.