Tolovana Hot Springs


Located south of the Elliott Highway in interior Alaska, Tolovana Hot Springs is the most remote of the "big 4" hot springs in the region. A private air strip has recently been cleared, and there is no road access. Besides the air strip, Tolovana Hot Springs is accessible through three trails, two of which are only usable in winter

Location/Geography

Tolovana Hot Springs is located 45 air miles northwest of Fairbanks in the Tolovana River Valley.

The Trail

The 10-mile trail beginning at Mile 93 of the Elliott Highway goes up and over 2,316-foot Tolovana Hot Springs Dome and provides panoramic views of the White Mountains. There are two steep descents on the way in, and two steep climbs on the way out.

Amenities

The three cabins have all the amenities of home - LED electric lights, propane stoves, wood stoves, piles of split firewood right outside the door, bunk beds, sleeping pads, pots, pans, cups, silverware, etc. In addition to the hot springs, there is a cold spring from which to draw water for cooking and drinking.