Overview

Hype:

The 0.3-mile trail is a steep climb to a "tub" 3 feet by 5 feet by 2.5 feet deep that is hewn out of the travertine deposits surrounding the springs. The hot springs, trail and trailhead is Day-Use Only - open from sunrise to sunset. Use is very high and nudity is common at this popular site. The springs, at a temperature of 108 degrees, is located on a bare rock face 150 feet above the North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River. Water seeps through an active fault, resulting in temperatures of 100 to 115 degrees. From the tub, there is a view of Surprise Falls across the river. The tub is sheltered by an open-air roof structure.

Trail Condition: Class 2 (Trail may have tree roots or rocks jutting out. Navigation skills may consist of following rock cairns and choosing turns at junctions. Elevation gains may be more substantial.)

Time: 1-2 hours

Length: 0.5 miles round trip

Elevation Gain: 250 ft / -175 ft

Fees: Although there isn't a fee to hike the trail, there is a day-use fee at the trailhead.

Recommended Ages:

	0-3
	4-11
	12-19
	20-49
	50-69
	70+

Recommended Months to Visit:

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Links: www.fs.usda.gov

Getting There

Navigate to 43.293423, -122.365106.

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Closest City or Region: Umpqua National Forest

Coordinates: 43.293423, -122.365106

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July 23, 2018 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Madilyn Dye, Cooper Dye, Greg Dye, Laura Dye, Anthony Dye, Arianne Dye, Miller Dye, Ondylyn Wagner, Jaren Wagner, Killian Wagner,

Story

We did the quick hike up to the hot springs. We didn't think it would be very busy because it was a Monday morning, but it was still quite crowded. Dad's knees were hurting him, so he hung out on a bench while we soaked, and Mom didn't soak either, but they still had fun. And yes, there were quite a few skinny dippers.

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