Hutlinana Hot Springs
Manley Hot Springs, Alaska, United States
- Location
- Manley Hot Springs, Alaska, United States
- Water type
- iron-rich
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 6.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Hutlinana is a geothermal spring located on right bank of Hutlinana Creek, 21 miles southeast of Rampart, Yukon-Tanana Highway, east of the Elliott Highway in interior Alaska, approximately 150 miles northwest of Fairbanks. There is no direct road access. The trail is used primarily in winter after freeze-up.
Insider tip — Hutlinana Hot Springs is a remote Alaska wilderness spring in the Tanana Hills north of Fairbanks, reachable only by floatplane or a multi-day overland journey. The springs issue from permafrost-edged terrain where boreal forest meets tundra, creating a surreal steaming oasis in the subarctic. Summer visits offer near-24-hour daylight soaking, while autumn brings the aurora borealis overhead. Moose and black bears frequent the surrounding wetlands.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 38 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features iron-rich water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Hiver pour la neige + onsen.