Trout Creek Spring
Trout Creek Spring flows at 81°F in Mohave County's canyon country near Peach Springs, running 22 degrees warmer than the region's cool 59°F annual average.
At 4,787 feet elevation, the spring emerges in a transitional landscape where high desert plateaus meet mountain terrain. A 1,500-meter walk through canyon country leads to the thermal waters in northwestern Arizona's rugged topography.
The 22-degree temperature rise above ambient indicates active groundwater circulation at depth. The spring's location reflects the complex geology where the Grand Canyon region transitions into higher elevation plateau terrain with significant seasonal precipitation variation.
Reaching the spring requires a moderately strenuous walk of approximately 1.5 kilometers. The location receives 12.4 inches of annual precipitation and 14.7 inches of snow, creating seasonal access considerations during winter months.
Is Trout Creek Spring worth visiting?
Best for
- Warm-water soaking