General DescriptionSmith’s Cabin hot springs 1, 2 and 3 all have potential, and are located on both sides of the Middle Fork of the Boise River near Troutdale Campground. The first one is located on the road-side of the river, while the second is on the other side of the river slightly upstream and the …
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Small and shallow rock-walled and tarp dammed pools with a dirt & rock bottoms. Pools are a short hike from one of the points where the Middle Fork Road bridges the Boise River. There are also light to moderate amounts of algae present in the water of all the pools.Seasonal forest service road closure on …
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I was informed earlier today by Jonathan Oppenheimer of the ICL (Idaho Conservation League) that the 2001 Roadless Rule had been reinstated – a monumental victory for the environment and all who enjoy it. A wrong righted.The 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule was created to establish a nationwide blanket to protect inventoried roadless areas as …
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General DescriptionA medium sized, lukewarm (not hot) soak on the wrong side of the Salmon River. Lunchbreak features a single pool with rock walls and a sandy / silty bottom which is also the source where warm water percolates up from.Seasonal NotesPool buried under spring runoff. Access road closure during winter.Camping NotesPlenty of nearby National …
After being turned-away from two attempted pack trips to Bear Valley Hot Springs and the Upper Loon Hot Springs due to wildfires, our troupe ended up at one of the only nearby areas not hampered by wildfire… Slate Creek.The soaking and camping were excellent, and the hot springs featured a nifty valve addition to the …
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