Roadside Attraction Saratoga Hot Springs
Utah Lake
Overview
Sat 43 | 25 |
Sun 44 | 28 |
Mon 34 | 24 |
Tue 34 | 19 |
Wed 40 | 20 |
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Sat 43 | 25 |
Sun 44 | 28 |
Mon 34 | 24 |
Tue 34 | 19 |
Wed 40 | 20 |
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I should preface my description of Saratoga (Inlet / Lehi) Hot Springs by admitting I have high standards when it comes to hot springs. I want something that is the perfect temperature, odor free, with a scenic view, not crowded, and I wouldn't mind warm towel service when I am done! Saratoga Hot Springs, a short distance from both Salt Lake City and Utah Valley seems like an idyllic setting for a quick getaway with the family on a stormy Sunday morning.
I found the hot springs a bit disappointing. The pool is good sized, algae floored, with a mud bank. On the plus side, not much odor and the water comes out of the ground at a toasty 109 degrees. The minus side would be the bandaid and dead fish floating in it. We ended up wandering the banks of Utah Lake, a stone's throw from the hot springs, and passing on a soak.
Getting There
Take exit 278 (American Fork) off of I-15 and head west on UT-145/Pioneer Crossing. Follow this for 3.5 miles and turn left onto Saratoga Road. Follow Saratoga Road for 2.6 miles to Inlet Park on the south side of the road.
Route
From the parking area at Inlet Park, follow the paved trail southwest. After about a quarter of a mile, it comes to a loop junction. Go left, reaching the pool in just a minute or two. (Or go right, and reach the hot springs in just a minute or two more. )
Trailhead |
12T 423571mE 4467808mN N40° 21' 26" W111° 54' 00" |
Hot Springs |
12T 423599mE 4467326mN N40° 21' 11" W111° 53' 59" |