Waterfront SpotWaterfront SpotBradford Ridge Path
Apple Valley
A 5.6-mile round-trip hike to natural hot springs on Deep Creek's edge, where warm pools meet cold water in remote San Bernardino backcountry. The Bradford Ridge route offers a more scenic alternative to the popular Bowen Ranch approach, with 1500 feet of climbing through high-desert terrain.
Natural hot springs
Desert hiking
Clothing-optional
Wildlife viewing
Tips
🧠Never submerge your head — brain-eating amoeba risk
🌅Start at sunrise to avoid rowdy crowds
🚗Hide valuables — car break-ins common at trailhead
Bradford Ridge Path
Apple ValleyOpen
Waterfront SpotWaterfront SpotA 5.6-mile round-trip hike to natural hot springs on Deep Creek's edge, where warm pools meet cold water in remote San Bernardino backcountry. The Bradford Ridge route offers a more scenic alternative to the popular Bowen Ranch approach, with 1500 feet of climbing through high-desert terrain.
Natural hot springs
Desert hiking
Clothing-optional
Wildlife viewing
Tips
🧠Never submerge your head — brain-eating amoeba risk
🌅Start at sunrise to avoid rowdy crowds
🚗Hide valuables — car break-ins common at trailhead