If you go Hiking Time: 4 - 6 hours (round-trip), this does NOT count the time spent at the creek or in the water. Rating: Strenuous, 1,500 feet elevation change over four miles between the trailhead and the springs. Hot with little shade in the warmer months. Wear appropriate footwear (e.g., hiking boots) and carry at least a gallon of water per person. Notes: No motorized vehicles or mechanical equipment, including mountain bikes and remote controlled aircraft. Spring water is not suitable for drinking. This is a very hot hike in summer. Carry at least one gallon of drinking water per person.