vTrail Scenic Hot Springs

Scenic Hot Springs

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Road Condition

River Level

Distance:

2 miles one way

Hiking Time:

1 hour

Trailhead Elevation:

2400 ft

Elevation Gain:

+1100 ft

Season:

May - October

Difficulty:

Strenuous

Rating:

Best - Very Good - Good - Fair

Use:

Heavy

Users:

Hikers

Region:

Skykomish Ranger District

Maps:

USGS Scenic
Skykomish Ranger District Map

Permits:

Northwest Forest Pass is required

Driving Directions:

From Seattle take I-5 North to Exit 194 to Highway 2 East. After crossing railroad underpass at about MP 58 continue further. Right after MP 59 look for unmarked parking on the left (north) side of the highway. Park there, cross the highway and go back for about 0.1 mile to rough gravel road on the left. If you have 4x4 it is very possible to drive up the road to the power lines.

Trailhead:

Good parking, no campsites, water is on the other side of the highway, no toilet.

Trail:

Follow the road for about 1 mile to the power lines. The road goes quite steep. Make sure you have water with you. At the power lines turn left and continue up the road for about 0.5 mile to the tower marked #5. There is no sing indicating the trail, so look on the right side not to miss it. Nice view of the surrounding mountains and highway 2 opens from here

. As soon as you turn into the woods the trail gets very steep and rough. In about another 0.5 mile you are at hot springs. Several campsites and toilet are available there. Four pools

and a nice deck

were build and are maintained by volunteers. Please read the rules that are usually displayed at the entrance to the pools and do not be offended by people who prefer not to wear swimming suits. Temperature of water in pools very from about 100 to 110 F, so you can choose what you like.