Three stone hot tubs perch above the Kern River, fed by geothermal springs that leave a faint sulfur scent on your skin. The short but steep trail through pine and wildflower meadows delivers a soak with canyon views and the constant murmur of rushing water below. Arrive early for quieter moments in the warmest upper pool, or settle into the Miner's Tub, the oldest and coolest of the collection. Clothing is optional, glass is forbidden, and the rocks are slippery: this is a soak for the flexible and the prepared."} } ] [ {