Hot Springs East Of Cold Bay

Aleutians East Borough County, Alaska · Near Sand Point
55.2170°N, 162.4830°W · 469 ft
129°F 52°F air · Good soaking weather 469 ft Short Walk
Aerial view of the ground around Hot Springs East Of Cold Bay

The orange dot marks the spring, in a frame about three quarters of a mile wide.

Hot Springs East Of Cold Bay is a thermal spring in Aleutians East Borough, under a mile beyond where an old Army jeep trail ends. The water runs hot, above soaking comfort, and the reading came from a survey the record does not date. Ownership and access status are blank in the record. Sand Point, the closest town listed, is close to eighty miles away.

Several hundred feet above tidewater, and under a mile on foot from the jeep trail the Army built during the war. Cold Bay is the landmark in the name. Cool year round, heavy snow in winter, rain the rest of the time. No land unit or owner is attached to the spot.

The recorded best window runs January through March. Hot water; test and cool it. No land owner is listed and no access flag, so the ground could be anyone's. Check before you go. Nothing is recorded about camping or fees.

Terrain

USGS hasn't flown a detailed laser scan here yet, so this view comes from aerial photos and older elevation data.

Setting
Gentle slope
The ground tilts gently up to the south.
Highest ground nearby
200 ft above the spring
Within a quarter mile, to the south
Cross-section through the spring

A slice through the ground from northwest to southeast, about 0.6 miles end to end.

Elevation data: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Aerial imagery: USGS The National Map. Public domain.

Monthly Climate
28°
Jan
29°
Feb
29°
Mar
33°
Apr
39°
May
46°
Jun
50°
Jul
51°
Aug
47°
Sep
42°
Oct
36°
Nov
31°
Dec
Annual Precip: 51.0 in Annual Snow: 91.2 in
Best Time to Visit
January Air 28°F · Water 129°F · +101° contrast
February Air 29°F · Water 129°F · +100° contrast
March Air 29°F · Water 129°F · +100° contrast
January offers 23°F more contrast than August
Current Conditions
52°F
Mostly Cloudy and Windy WSW 70.5 mph 82% Good soaking weather
Tuesday 54° Low 52° Slight Chance Light Rain 17% precip
Spring is +75° warmer
Wednesday 54° Low 47° Partly Sunny 13% precip
Spring is +75° warmer
Thursday 53° Low 49° Light Rain Likely 59% precip
Spring is +76° warmer
Friday 51° Low 47° Rain Showers Likely 62% precip
Spring is +78° warmer
Saturday 52° Low 44° Rain Showers Likely 68% precip
Spring is +77° warmer
Where to Stay

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Temperature
129°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 129°F (54°C)
Avg Air Temp 38°F
Above Ambient +91°F
Great soaking conditions September
Access
Road Access Short Walk
Nearest Road World War II US Army Jeep Trail
Distance to Road 0.7 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Hot Springs East Of Cold Bay?
Hot Springs East Of Cold Bay has a water temperature of 129°F (54°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.
Where is Hot Springs East Of Cold Bay located?
Hot Springs East Of Cold Bay is located in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska at 469 feet elevation, near Sand Point. Coordinates: 55.2170°N, 162.4830°W.
How do I get to Hot Springs East Of Cold Bay?
Hot Springs East Of Cold Bay has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being World War II US Army Jeep Trail (0.7 mi from the road).
Is it safe to soak at Hot Springs East Of Cold Bay?
With care. At 129°F Hot Springs East Of Cold Bay is hot enough to need short sessions, fifteen to twenty minutes, and plenty of water. Enter slowly and get out if you feel light-headed.
Sources: Wikipedia