09.17.07 Rocky Canyon Hot Springs Trip ReportThere’s not much more to say that wasn’t said in the 06.16.07 trip report – meaning Rocky Canyon Hot Springs was indeed a sweet soak. Since it was a Monday, forest service road traffic seemed light compared to last time. There was still a steady stream of vehicles, mostly …
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Now That’s a Pine Burl
Pine Burl Hot Springs in Idaho is a two mile hike from the trailhead near Boiling Springs and features a single rock walled pool with mortar reinforcement. The sole pool has a sandy bottom with a slight amount of slit in the corners. There’s no avoiding it, just before Pine Burl you will pass Moondipper …
Moondipper Hot Springs in Idaho
Moondipper Hot Springs, Pine Burl’s lesser sibling, features a single rock walled pool with a sandy/silty bottom large enough for several soakers. Moondipper is an easy 2 mile hike along the Middle Fork of the Payette River from the Boiling Springs Guard Station, and is best suited for spring and early summer soaking – when …
Lil Dipper – Kinda Neat
North of Crouch Idaho, near the Middle Fork Payette River and just before Moondipper Hot Springs you’ll find Lil Dipper. It’s not worthy of a soak due to low flow and moderate temperatures.Seasonal NotesThe Forest Service Road that provides access to the trailhead is snow covered all winter until approximately late April or mid-May.Camping NotesPrimitive …
Boiling Springs Bamboozle
At the end of a forest road in the Boise National Forest, north of the town of Crouch, Idaho lies the historic Boiling Springs Guard Station – which is available for rent by reservation only. The real treat is the nearby hot springs; featuring rock walled pools with rock/sand bottoms that have minor amounts of …
Rocky Canyon Hot Springs in Idaho
North of Crouch, Idaho and on the far side of the Middle Fork Payette River next to Idaho’s busiest Forest Service Road lies a beautiful sight… Rocky Canyon Hot Springs. If you can stand all of the people, non-stop dirt road traffic and river ford you are in for a treat.As of 2007, Rocky Canyon …