Hot Springs On Adak Island

Aleutians West Census Area County, Alaska · Near Dutch Harbor
51.9700°N, 176.6100°W · 328 ft
154°F 328 ft Short Walk
Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution

At 154°F, the source water at Hot Springs On Adak Island is hot enough to cause burns. Some hot springs this hot have cooler side pools or downstream areas suitable for soaking. Always test the water temperature before entering.

Aerial view of the ground around Hot Springs On Adak Island

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

Scalding springs on Adak Island, a few hundred feet from Pollitt Road. The water was measured well above what skin can take. Access and land ownership are not on record. Dutch Harbor is listed as the nearest community, nearly three hundred miles away, which tells you how far out the Aleutian chain this sits.

Location
289 miles from Dutch Harbor, AK

Close to the road, which is unusual for these islands, and low, a few hundred feet over the water. Cool wet year, snow in winter, rain otherwise. Neither land unit nor owner appears. Cabin and campground fields are empty. The record has a road name and a temperature and not much beyond those two.

December through February are the months the climate data prefers. Scalding; do not enter at the source, and check any pool below it before touching the water. Ownership unknown; ask on Adak. Nothing is recorded on fees or camping, and nothing says if a usable soaking spot exists at all.

Terrain

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

Setting
Valley floor
Gentle slopes rise on both sides.
Highest ground nearby
224 ft above the spring
Within a quarter mile, to the east
Cross-section through the spring

A slice through the ground from southwest to northeast, about 0.6 miles end to end.

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

Monthly Climate
31°
Jan
33°
Feb
34°
Mar
36°
Apr
40°
May
44°
Jun
48°
Jul
51°
Aug
48°
Sep
43°
Oct
38°
Nov
33°
Dec
Annual Precip: 47.7 in Annual Snow: 85.4 in
Best Time to Visit
January Air 31°F · Water 154°F · +123° contrast
February Air 33°F · Water 154°F · +122° contrast
December Air 33°F · Water 154°F · +121° contrast
January offers 20°F more contrast than August
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Temperature
154°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 154°F (68°C)
Avg Air Temp 40°F
Above Ambient +114°F
Great soaking conditions September
Access
Road Access Short Walk
Nearest Road Pollitt Road
Distance to Road 434 ft
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Hot Springs On Adak Island?
Hot Springs On Adak Island has a water temperature of 154°F (68°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.
Where is Hot Springs On Adak Island located?
Hot Springs On Adak Island is located in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska at 328 feet elevation, near Dutch Harbor. Coordinates: 51.9700°N, 176.6100°W.
How do I get to Hot Springs On Adak Island?
Hot Springs On Adak Island has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Pollitt Road (434 ft from the road).
Is it safe to soak at Hot Springs On Adak Island?
No, not at the source. The water at Hot Springs On Adak Island reaches 154°F, which can cause severe burns within seconds. Look for cooled side pools or downstream stretches, and test with a hand before anything else.
Sources: Wikipedia