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Conditions · Go Score

34/ 100

Caution

Heading out after dark — bring lights and take extra care.

Why this score

Partly cloudy
Fair skies overall.
After dark
The sun is down — bring lights and take care.
Weekend
Expect more visitors — arrive early.

Live conditions · updated just nowGuidance fused from live weather, daylight & season. Verify on-site.

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Overcast

Wind 6 mph

H 80° · L 63°

Sunrise 5:45 AMSunset 8:30 PM

Next 7 days

TodayOvercast80°63°7%
MonOvercast81°60°24%
TueOvercast84°58°9%
WedClear sky85°59°1%
ThuMainly clear85°60°1%
FriLight drizzle86°57°4%
SatOvercast85°60°14%

Overview

What to expect

A point where groundwater surfaces naturally. Expect a quiet, often lush spot; some feed clear pools or small streams. The water is untreated and not automatically safe to drink. Reaching it is straightforward.

Location

Where it is

39.58818, -120.61581

Field notes

Plan your visit

Best time to go

Spring and fall

Mild shoulder seasons offer the best footing and steadiest flow. Spring runoff can make surrounding ground muddy; late summer flow may drop.

Effort

Easy access

Usually a roadside pullout or a short, gentle path — often under a mile with little elevation change. Good for casual visits and most fitness levels.

What to bring

Plenty of water
Sturdy, closed-toe footwear
Offline map or downloaded directions (signal is often weak)
Tell someone your plan and expected return time
A way to filter or purify water if you intend to drink

Good to know

Access status is unclear. Verify you have a legal right to be here before you go.
Community-sourced from open map data — confirm the specifics before relying on them.
Conditions change fast in the outdoors. Check the latest reports below before heading out.

General guidance based on feature type and difficulty — always verify current conditions.

Stay safe

Safety

Natural areas are hazardous and conditions change fast. Verify access and current conditions before you go, respect private property and closures, and leave no trace. You are responsible for your own safety.

Untreated spring water is not automatically safe to drink — filter or purify.
Ground around a source is often muddy, slick, and unstable.

Untreated spring water may be unsafe to drink. Terrain around sources can be muddy and unstable.

Access unclear — verify before visiting

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Source: OpenStreetMap contributorsUpdated 19d ago

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