Sykes Hot Springs

The Trail to Sykes Hot Springs has been closed till in addition word due to the fact of the Soberanes Fire. Estimated opening is mid 2019.

Big Sur has two hot springs which are open to the public; Sykes Hot Springs and the hot springs placed at the Esalen Institute. Sykes Hot SpringsA third hot springs is located at the Tassajara Zen Center which is on hand by means of way of Big Sur and an 18 mile hike over the rugged Ventana Wilderness. You can attain Tassajara by way of vehicle through Carmel Valley.

Sykes Hot Springs (right) is a popular hiking vacation spot in the Ventana Wilderness. The springs are farther down the creek than one is led to trust in a few of the guidebooks. Sykes Hot Springs has a stone lined herbal bathtub that from time to time gets washed out in iciness storms. Its about 8 ft across and knee deep. It averages about 102 ranges Faihrenheit and can hold about 4 adults.

Ventana and Silver Peak desert maps can be determined at http://bigsurtrailmap.net/ with very beneficial illustrations of camps, water sources and factors of interest.

Ventana Wilderness Alliance keeps an on-line path information imparting current trail stipulations to Sykes Hot Springs as well as many other trails in the Ventana Wilderness, Silver Peak Wilderness, and Los Padres National Forest. It is a very precious asset in educating your self about the Big Sur backcountry.

Before trekking into the Ventana Wilderness place you'll want to choose up a free campfire permit or you can get it online, fill it out and preserve it with you. Wilderness permits are now not needed. You can park your car at the Big Sur Station for $5.00/night, self pay/registration.