3 pools, each with a sand or stone bottom. The temps were under 100 degrees, maybe 97 or 98. A little cooler than some others, but you can enjoy the water at those temps for a long time! The hike down to the Rio Grande is about a mile, with an easier grade.

When I approached the springs, several people occupied the larger, warmer spring. I opted for the unpopulated, more tepid pool to the left. It was crystal clear and pleasantly warm. I undressed and stepped into the water. After a bit, a naked couple approached, having left the other pool and were looking to moderate their temperature somewhat. After chatting a... More

Manby Hot Springs is an unspoiled treasure along the Rio Grande just north of Taos, NM. I returned in early October 2012 when the Rio Grande River was low. There are three useable hot springs pools. All are crystal clear and odorless. The largest sits six strangers comfortably – eight if you want to get cozy. The temperature was 100... More

We wanted to see or do things that we could not experience in New Jersey. The hike down is fairly easy and takes about 25 minutes. The water is not steamy but it is warm and crystal clear. We saw no one, saw no telephone poles or no signs of the civilized world. It was trully something different and out... More