Backpacker's Springs

topic posted Sun, November 18, 2007 - 11:37 AM by  offlineAmberDEXtrous
Hi, would LOVE to know of some hotsprings that are way out-- like a day's hike at least... in the Northern California, Southern Oregon areas ideally... Thank you! (I know of many that are drive in...)
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AmberDEXtrous
California
  • Re: Backpacker's Springs

    Mon, November 19, 2007 - 5:05 PM
    There are some undeveloped hot springs around Mt. Lassen that are almost certainly far too hot for bathing (and possibly hazardous to approach, due to unstable soil conditions). There's also a hot springs up on Mt. Shasta, near Lake Helen, if I recall.
    • Re: Backpacker's Springs

      Sun, November 25, 2007 - 7:33 PM
      Here are some of my favorite:

      Iva Bell aka Fish Creek Hot Springs (near Mammoth, California)

      Black-eyed Susans, columbine, and wild orchids seem to dance above the lush grass surrounding Fish Creek Hot Springs, also called Iva Bell. If you're a hiker who likes to skinny-dip and you wouldn't mind a 13-mile walk from Red's Meadow Campground, near Devil's Postpile, then this is the spot for you. Iva Bell features six 100- to 110-degree soaking pools located next to or near campsites. Once there, at an elevation of 7,200 feet, you'll also have a great meadow-top view of Fish Creek Valley and the mountains of the eastern Sierra. From the trailhead at the end of the road at Red's, the hike is five miles to Cold Creek, then another seven miles to the Iva Bell camp area, where the pools are located.

      Blaney Hot Springs, Mariposa California Temp: 109F / 43C
      37.234 N / 118.881 W
      A hot springs that doubles as a mud bath? That's just one of Blaney Hot Springs' many surprises. Another is its location: the little spring is in a meadow near the John Muir Trail, right in the middle of the Sierra. Some hikers use it as a mud bath, which can be a
      relaxing treat after backpacking. The site, also accessible by horseback or four-wheel-drive vehicle, is near the town of Lakeshore, some 10 miles southeast of Florence Lake. How to find it: Getting to the springs requires a 11-mile hike from the end of the road at
      Florence Lake and across the south fork of the San Joaquin River. Want to spend more of your time in the springs instead of on the trail? In summer, the walk is just 5 miles on the Florence Lake Trail if you take the Sierra Queen across the lake. For details, call the Pine
      Ridge Ranger District at (559) 855-5360.
      www.topozone.com/map.asp

      Goldmyer Hot Springs (Private)
      N 47.484 W 121.391

      Temp:127f / 53c
      Located 25 miles outside of Bend Oregon Goldmyer is a remote, very beautiful hot springs emerging from inside an old mine shaft. The water temperature at its source is about 120 degrees. The water inside the "cave" is around 110 degrees. The water cascades into several nearby rock pools, with progressively lower temperatures. A cool water pool is located close by for cool downs. Access to the property is by fording a river, which can vary in depth from ankle depth to over waist deep or impassable. Maximum occupancy is set at 20 people per day. The entry fee is $12 per day www.goldmyer.org/
      www.nwhotsprings.net/goldmyer.htm
      • Ron
        Ron
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        Re: Backpacker's Springs

        Sun, November 25, 2007 - 11:11 PM
        Are you sure Goldmyer is outside of Bend Oregon?
        • Re: Backpacker's Springs

          Sun, November 25, 2007 - 11:25 PM
          Thanks Ron,

          Correction That should read: "North Bend, Washington"
          • In
            In
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            Re: Backpacker's Springs

            Tue, December 25, 2007 - 8:37 AM
            shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!


            :)
            • Re: Backpacker's Springs

              Tue, February 5, 2008 - 3:17 PM
              Seriously.
              • Re: Backpacker's Springs

                Thu, March 6, 2008 - 1:37 PM
                I agree that the springs like the ones mentioned earlier in the post should be kept as secret as possible for those of us that love the remote hot springs. But, I for one am extremely happy that these directions/suggestions were posted. I am planning a hot springs road trip to eastern california this spring. I already wanted to go on some 10-15 mile hikes between soaking in great hotsprings, and these combine the two interests. I probably would have found out about these anyways through my own research of books but this is great. Again thank you soooo much, and I understand the SHH comment, we love to keep these as secret as possible.

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