Greetings everyone. I just received a report from a fellow hot springer that the fire in the Payette National Forest has reached the opposite bank of the NF of the Payette River from Mile-16 hot spring. The report stated that actual flames were clearly visible from the pool.With that said, lets hope for the best …
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Mile-16 Hot Spring Moonlit Soaking
M16 – One of many in this areaMy backpacking partner and I enjoyed a surreal, moonlit soak at M16 after backpacking to Rice Peak Lookout. As we were arriving a family from Montana here for Yellow Pine’s annual Harmonica Festival was on their way out after enjoying one of Idaho’s best areas for hot springs.Rating …
6 New Hot Springs Video Clips Added!
6 Video Clips Now Online:06.04.06: Trail Creek Hot Springs in Idaho Video Clips Clip 01: Pool 1 submerged under spring runoff Clip 02: Pool 2 survives spring runoff as usual06.03.06: Buckhorn Hot Springs in Idaho Video Clips Clip 01: Trashed Outfitter / Hunter Campsites Clip 02: Raging Buckhorn Creek Clip 03: Hot spring fed pool …
Mile-16 Hot Spring in Idaho Revisited
A grrl’s best friendGrade A soaks, views of the North Fork of the Payette River and a weekend battle for the hot springs.Hot outflowThe rock walls of M16 were once again above the flow of the river providing for a most excellent soaking experience.They floatI’m afraid this place is getting pretty popular, there were more …
Mother Nature Giving Mile-16 Hot Spring a Break
Mother nature is finally giving Mile-16 hot spring a much deserved break. I’ve been to this hot spring many times, and this is the first time I’ve seen it underwater. It looked like there were several unsuccessful attempts at elevating the pool walls by use of sandbags in an effort to avoid the rampant spring …
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Mile-16 Hot Spring in Idaho Revisited
Mile-16 Hot Springs in IdahoIt’s always nice to visit good ol M-16; this visit however was one of my least enjoyed. Upon arrival we picked up more trash than I’ve ever witnessed here. Plus, someone tinkered with the metal pipe that delivers the hot water into the pool. They diverted the main flow from the …