Idaho Hot Springs Access and Condition Updates

Many thanks to my fellow soak-seekers for sending in the following updates! The super-soaker at Bonneville Hot Springs near Lowman, Idaho is back in action after being repaired by multiple volunteer groups. The surrounding landscape at Willow Creek Hot Springs near Pine, Idaho was severely damaged by wildfire in 2008; I recently received word that …

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Is It Safe to Soak?

Hot Springs Water Quality in Idaho The question of how 'safe' is it to soak in a hot springs in Idaho is a common one. The following techniques will help you discern if that backcountry hot springs you tracked down is relatively safe to qualify. 1. pH strip testing 2. water flow-through and pool size …

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Molly’s, Vulcan and Holdover Trip Reports

I've started a new habit at the hot springs, pH testing! Here's Molly's Hot Spring And, Holdover Hot Springs Vulcan's Pool Cave-In The Rundown The sole pool at Molly's has been reconstructed, complete with valves for hot and hotter (no cold!!!). The pool at Vulcan is indeed gone, but great potential remains. And, Holdover is …

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