Olympic Hot Springs Trail

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Features Birding · Commonly Backpacked · Fall Colors · Historical Significance · Hot Spring · River/Creek · Swimming · Wildlife

The water quality of the hot springs is not monitored and may contain high levels of fecal coliform bacteria. Bathe at your own risk. Nudity is common.

Can be snowbound until early spring. Mostly paved. Does not receive much maintenance so there are times where there are a lot of trees across the trail.

Follow the remnants of what was once a road to a resort for about 2.5 miles on mellow grades, hopping over the occasional stream. Upon arrive at Crystal Creek, the trail descends to a log bridge crossing the creek then climbs up to the resort's former parking lot. At this point, there is a fork in the trail. Go straight and you'll head toward the Olympic Hot Springs (follow the sulphur odor). (The road grade ascending on the right climbs to the Boulder Creek Campground).

After about 0.25 mile you'll turn left and cross a bridge over Boulder Creek (if you go straight the trail turns up to Boulder Creek Campground). Continue ahead and there are several small pools here to choose from. The smell of sulfur is indicative of the nature features and the temperatures vary from lukewarm to hot tub temperatures. Run further in for the warmest pools. Most pools only reach your waist while you are sitting. Please be sure to pack out ALL your waste.