Grover Hot Springs is an awesome place to bring your bike to. The park itself is situated in an alpine valley of forest and meadows, well above sea level. The majority of trails feature a mountain view at some (or multiple) points, and challenge even the seasoned bike rider - in a good way!
Fishing is available throughout Grover Hot Springs. In the summer months, if Hot Springs Creek gets enough rainfall, trout is planted and free for the baiting. Four miles east of the park is Carson River, and Silver Creek is only a little further. Both of those spots are known for great trout fishing.
Grover Hot Springs park’s scenic mountain views make for some seriously inspiring hiking . The park is great for families of hikers, because it has a couple of easier hikes that don’t lack scenery. Some noteworthy family-friendly routes include the Transition Walk and Burnside Lake trails.
Near Grover Hot Springs is Sorensen’s resort, a true gem hidden amongst the Sierra Mountains. The park has miles open for snowshoeing, alpine skiing, snowboarding and sledding (weather dependent). Hint: for a perfect day, hit the slopes early and then head to Grover Hot Springs to warm up. Our hearts are melting just thinking about it…
If you go to Grover Hot Springs Park and don’t make it in the water, we must insist you go again. The park has two concrete pools , one which is filled using the runoff from six mineral springs. The pool’s water is carefully mandated so that the pool stays fairly predictable between 102 - 104 degrees Fahrenheit. We’re convinced there is no better way to wrap up a day of hiking, exploring, fishing or snowshoeing than a nice, warm dip in this pool .
Nearby the park is a stretch of Carson river, the perfect means for a wild whitewater rafting adventure. The majority of this stretch is class II rapids. Rivers in this area of the country can often be spunkier and harder to handle than elsewhere, so whitewater rafting here is not recommended for beginners. For veterans though, it can be a hell of a ride!
Grover Hot Springs park is bustling with wildlife, especially in the skies. Over 100 species of birds have been spotted soaring to and from the park’s treetops. Some to lookout for include: western tanagers, mountain bluebirds, common nighthawks, Stellar’s Jays, red-tailed hawks, turkey vultures and more.