I originally planned to run down to Liberty Park for a couple of loops, but once I got to Memory Grove, I headed north instead of south and that plan went out the window. Once at the bottom of City Creek, I headed back toward Capitol Hill and then dropped west into the Marmalade District. I meandered around there for a few minutes, eventually heading north to Warm Springs Park. I knew that there were hot springs in this area,but I had never seen them. However, when I followed a couple of paths, I soon saw steam rising out of the reeds and could smell sulphur in the air. It was pretty cool; there are 4 or 5 little pools where a determined bather could soak in some healing waters from the earth if they wanted. Too bad it's a largely industrial neighborhood; it kind of takes away the charm. My friend David who lives in that neighborhood said that homeless guys like to bathe there. Makes sense. Anyway, it was a fascinating to see something a little different. I dipped my hands in the water and it was very pleasant.
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