diff --git a/content/posts/guides/tourism/lower-eagle-creek.md b/content/posts/guides/tourism/lower-eagle-creek.md index 51b6b80..c220708 100644 --- a/content/posts/guides/tourism/lower-eagle-creek.md +++ b/content/posts/guides/tourism/lower-eagle-creek.md @@ -7,9 +7,9 @@ subtitle: "Hot Springs, Waterfalls, Caves, & More in Morenci, Arizona" feathericon: "" author: Bug started: 2026-03-12T15:00:00-07:00 -date: 2026-03-15T15:00:00-07:00 -#lastmod: 2026-03-15T14:57:21-07:00 -toc: false +date: TBD +lastmod: 2026-04-11T12:00:00-07:00 +toc: true audio: false images: tags: @@ -23,23 +23,53 @@ aliases: - /lower-eagle-creek --- +TBD - Video 1 + ## At a Glance - Lesser known hot springs in an infrequented region of Arizona. - Beautiful canyon with riparian flora all along the meandering creek. -- Camping can be difficult to access and noisy. Weekends not recommended due to drunks. +- Camping can be difficult to access and noisy, especially on weekends. -## Caveats +## Summary + +This was one of the most beautiful canyons I have ever explored. There's good hiking, unique hot springs, and likely climbing as I did some "bouldering" in some areas just for fun. + +The industrial quality of the initial creek area is slightly off-putting, expecially with the machinery noise, and the amount of dogs was slightly alarming, but they posed no danger and none of it was a concern once I made my way further down the road. + +I definitely plan to visit again, especially when spending time in eastern New Mexico chasing other hot springs. + +## Description + +### Pools + +TBD + +#### Outside + +#### Caves + +##### Mine SHaft + +TBD - Video 2 + +TBD - Content + +##### Frog Cave + +TBD - Content + +### Caveats - Pump station is loud if choosing to camp before any water crossings. - Lots of dog noise from nearby properties, day and night, echoing though the campgrounds. - Driving through the creek can be deep in some spots, but high clearance vehicles should be fine. -## Recommendations +### Recommendations - Drive as close as you can to the hot springs. - I saw an unlifted Tacoma and 4Runner make it there no problem. - - My van made it to the first water crossing after the large campground. After that I did not want to risk anymore since my runner boards hang low. (TBD, -TBD) + - I took my van to the first water crossing after the large camping area. After that I did not want to risk anymore since my runner boards hang low. (TBD, -TBD) ## Reception @@ -49,4 +79,4 @@ aliases: --- -[guides.hyperling.com/lower-eagle-creek](/lower-eagle-creek) +[blog.hyperling.com/lower-eagle-creek](/lower-eagle-creek)