Hot Springs Near Geyser Bight

Aleutians West Census Area County, Alaska · Near Unalaska
53.2070°N, 168.4450°W · 680 ft
Hot 52°F air · Good soaking weather 680 ft Backcountry
Geyser: Not a Soaking Spring

Hot Springs Near Geyser Bight is a geyser, not a traditional hot spring. These geothermal features can be extremely dangerous. Boiling water, toxic gases, and unstable ground are common hazards. Do not attempt to soak.

Aerial view of the ground around Hot Springs Near Geyser Bight

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

A second thermal point near Geyser Bight, logged as hot with no reading, sitting several hundred feet above the water. Unalaska, about ninety miles away, is the closest town. No owner and no access status are on record. Beachmaster Street, twenty-three miles distant, is the nearest road, with a backcountry approach.

Location

Aleutians West Census Area. Nothing on file says who manages the ground. Snow runs to about ten feet a year and precipitation past five feet; the average temperature is a shade under forty. Beachmaster Street is a long way off, with the route between undescribed, and no trail or landing is on record.

Neither best months nor a temperature figure exist for this one. Access status is blank, and so is the land owner. The hot label stands alone without a reading, so soaking should not be the reason you go. No campground and no fee are listed. The walk in from the road is long.

Terrain

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

Setting
Hillside
The spring sits on a steep slope that climbs to the southwest.
Highest ground nearby
537 ft above the spring
Within a quarter mile, to the southwest
Cross-section through the spring

A slice through the ground from north to south, about 0.6 miles end to end.

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

Monthly Climate
30°
Jan
31°
Feb
31°
Mar
34°
Apr
39°
May
45°
Jun
49°
Jul
50°
Aug
47°
Sep
41°
Oct
37°
Nov
32°
Dec
Annual Precip: 61.3 in Annual Snow: 121.7 in
Current Conditions
52°F
Cloudy WSW 53.9 mph 76% Good soaking weather
Tuesday 50° Low 46° Partly Sunny 5% precip
Wednesday 51° Low 46° Partly Sunny then Light Rain Likely 55% precip
Thursday 50° Low 48° Chance Light Rain 48% precip
Friday 47° Low 46° Light Rain Likely then Rain Showers Likely 73% precip
Saturday 49° Low 43° Rain Showers Likely 68% precip
Temperature
Hot
Warm Hot Boiling
Avg Air Temp 39°F
Access
Road Access Backcountry
Nearest Road Beachmaster Street
Distance to Road 23.3 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Hot Springs Near Geyser Bight?
Hot Springs Near Geyser Bight is classified as hot. An exact temperature measurement has not been recorded.
Where is Hot Springs Near Geyser Bight located?
Hot Springs Near Geyser Bight is located in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska at 680 feet elevation, near Unalaska. Coordinates: 53.2070°N, 168.4450°W.
How do I get to Hot Springs Near Geyser Bight?
Hot Springs Near Geyser Bight has Backcountry road access, with the nearest road being Beachmaster Street (23.3 mi from the road).