Kirk… um
ByWhat more can I say that hasn’t already been said about Kirkham Hot Springs? Which is excellent, in terms of textile soaking. When driving past the full pullout for Skinnydipper on the way in, I noticed that even the pullouts before and after were akin to overflow parking. Pine Flats and Hot Springs campground had a couple vehicles and sole campers each. Timing for Kirkham was just right, as four groups of people all left upon approach. Two other groups pulled-up and parked as my ride sped off down highway 21, long after a great soak was had.
Minimal trash was a welcome surprise and all people encountered were of the friendly lot. There was about four pools prime for soaking. The largest pool had some nice depth to it as well. Watching the sun set and moon rise from the hot springs was the icing on the cake.
Sadly, just like the rest of Idaho and the northwest, there was a severe lack of snow evident for this time of the year. It practically looked like September outside. Unless paramount snowfall occurs, this summer will see a multitude of wildfires. 
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3 Comments
do you know if you can get to skinnydipper hot springs this time of yr. I’d like to go up this week – Jan. 27 but would like to know if pull out is plowed and if the trail is safely doable. Not sure if there is a way to contact Hotspring Harley or another keeper of the hot springs.
You should be just fine this time of the year. If there is actually any snow, the pullout is typically plowed.
Regardless, check road reports before you leave.
Safe Travels!
It seem relaxing! I want to experience that feeling soon.