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Crab Cooker Hot Springs Utah

Moab area, Utah, United States
Crab Cooker Hot Springs Utah

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Location
Moab area, Utah, United States
Water type
silica
Temperature
39 °C
pH
7.2

Water profile

Thermicity
Sedative
39 °C
LowHigh

Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.

Mineralisation
Balancing
LowHigh

Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.

Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

SiliceSodiumBicarbonates

Moab, in the red rock canyon country of southeastern Utah, is the adventure sports capital of the American Colorado Plateau, its stunning sandstone landscapes of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, the Slickrock mountain bike trail, and the Colorado River whitewater creating a concentration of outdoor recreation unmatched anywhere in the American Southwest for the variety and quality of its desert adventure experiences. Crab Cooker Hot Springs Utah draws on sodium and silica-rich geothermal waters from the volcanic geology of the Colorado Plateau fault zone, providing thermal soaking pools in the remote canyon country accessible from the greater Moab area where the extraordinary red rock desert landscape, the Colorado River canyon, and the vast protected wilderness of two National Parks create one of America's most dramatically situated natural hot spring settings. The Arches National Park's extraordinary collection of natural sandstone arches including Delicate Arch, the Canyonlands National Park's vast canyon wilderness viewed from Island in the Sky mesa, and the Moab adventure sports culture of mountain biking, river rafting, and off-road four-wheel-drive trails create an exceptionally active and scenically spectacular backdrop for thermal bathing in the Utah canyon country.

Insider tip — Crab Cooker Hot Springs sits in the canyon country of southeastern Utah near Moab, where silica-rich geothermal water seeps through Navajo sandstone along Colorado Plateau fault systems. The pale travertine deposits and terracotta rock walls of the Colorado Plateau create a stunning desert backdrop for the pools. It is a backcountry site requiring a 4WD approach and a short hike, rewarding visitors with near-solitude among the red-rock monoliths.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 39 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features silica water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).