Inlet Park Hot Springs
are located on the north end of Utah Lake. The city
has developed a nice path leading to these springs
from the parking area at Inlet park. They are
surrounded by nearby housing developments and of
course the park, which makes them very popular.
Hot water percolates up
through the muddy bottom in several places and the
water tends to be roughly 109 degrees at the source.
There are three different pools. One large main pool
that flows into a smaller pool and then flows into
the back pool. The back pool is muddier, cooler and
the closest to the lake.
Due
to the close proximity of the housing developments and the park these
springs are visited frequently by local law enforcement. Please follow
these few rules so we can help keep these springs open. Always wear a
swimming suit, alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the park or at
the springs, and the park and springs close at 10:00 PM. As always clean
up your trash, the city has actually provided a trash can by the springs
for your use.
From
Salt Lake City head south on I-15 to exit 282. Head west on highway
73. Continue West until you come to Redwood Rd, highway 68. On Redwood Rd
turn south for 2.3 miles. On the left hand side of the road there
will be a paved road. Turn East on this road. Travel for approx 1/2 mile
to a stop sign. Turn North and travel approx 1/4 mile to the Inlet Park
Parking Lot. There are two parking lots for this park, you want the
furthest one South. Park here and follow the paved trail south into the
trees. Approximately 100 yards down the trail you will come to a fork in
the trail. In doesn't matter which fork you take as the trail just makes
one big circle, and leads right to the springs.
