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Manby Hot Springs New Mexico

Manby (Stagecoach) Hot Springs – Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico

October 26, 2020 By //  by Marco Polo

If you’re traveling along the Rio Grande and find that the town of Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico, is on your route, you may want to schedule a stop at Manby Hot Springs, also known as Stagecoach Hot Springs. The area around Arroyo Hondo boasts two major hot spring attractions—Manby and Black Rock.

But what distinguishes Manby from neighbor Black Rock Hot Springs is the immediate location: Manby sits within the ruins of a rundown stagecoach stop, adding character to this attraction that makes for a memorable experience.

Manby Hot Springs New Mexico
Manby Hot Springs near Taos, NM. Photo: TheKilens

Primitive Hot Springs Pools near Taos

The pools can hold up to six soakers at once, and depending on the height of the river, water temperature will likely remain around 97 F. But the most important thing to know about this particular attraction is that clothing is optional.

Many visitors to the springs, both at Manby and Black Rock, are completely nude. So this may not be the best option if you’re traveling as a family with small children. But Manby Hot Springs is less frequently trafficked than Black Rock, since it’s a little harder to reach, so if you don’t care to encounter as many people, you may luck out and get the place to yourself.

Manby Hot Springs Pool New Mexico
Manby Hot Springs on the Rio Grande River. Photo: TheKilens

As when visiting any hot spring attraction, you’ll want to bring your own towel, sunscreen, and plenty of cold water for rehydration afterward. If you plan on returning in the dark, you’ll also want to bring a flashlight. If you’re looking for refreshments en route, the tourist website for Taos, a nearby town, recommends Midtown Hondo.

Getting There

Rio Grande Gorge Manby Hot Springs Trail
Upriver in the Rio Grande Gorge on the trail to Manby Hot Springs. Photo: J. N. Stuart

The hot springs are on the east bank of the Rio Grande, just southwest of Arroyo Hondo, west of Highway 522 North, and farther south from the Black Rock attraction. If you’re traveling north on the highway, a left turn to County Road B007 will keep you moving straight ahead until the road hits a fork with a sharp right turn, at which point you should turn left, not right. (A right turn here will send you on your way to Black Rock instead.)

From here, maps indicate a fairly straight path to the Manby Hot Springs parking lot, at which point you just need to walk for one mile down moderate hiking trail before reaching the actual attraction. Watch for the stagecoach stop to mark your arrival.

Details

Address:  Arroyo Hondo, NM, 87529 (near Taos)

Season: Year round

Cost: Free

 

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