Tunalkten Lake Hot Spring

North Slope Borough County, Alaska · Near Nuiqsut
66.1970°N, 154.0060°W
Hike
Aerial view of the ground around Tunalkten Lake Hot Spring

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

Tunalkten Lake Hot Spring is a thermal point in the North Slope Borough with almost nothing on record beyond its position. Nuiqsut, the nearest town listed, is 288 miles away. Temperature, landowner, access status and elevation are all blank.

The road nearest the spring is 2.4 miles off, unnamed, and the approach is rated a hike. The climate runs in the upper twenties on average with moderate snow and light precipitation. The record is silent on the ground itself.

Best months and camping are both absent from the record. Fee data too. Treat the spring as unverified in every respect and research it elsewhere before planning anything. North Slope Borough is the jurisdiction.

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 southeast.
Highest ground nearby
149 ft above the spring
Within a quarter mile, to the southeast
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
-5°
Jan
Feb
10°
Mar
28°
Apr
45°
May
58°
Jun
60°
Jul
54°
Aug
42°
Sep
28°
Oct
Nov
Dec
Annual Precip: 19.4 in Annual Snow: 51.3 in
Temperature
No data recorded
Avg Air Temp 28°F
Access
Road Access Hike
Distance to Road 2.4 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tunalkten Lake Hot Spring located?
Tunalkten Lake Hot Spring is located in North Slope Borough, Alaska, near Nuiqsut. Coordinates: 66.1970°N, 154.0060°W.
How do I get to Tunalkten Lake Hot Spring?
Tunalkten Lake Hot Spring has Hike road access (2.4 mi from the road).