![]() ![]() Distance from Boise: 226 miles, 4 hours 26 minutes.Distance from Twin Falls: 225 miles, 3 hours 53 minutes.Distance from Stanley: 93 miles, 1 hour 46 minutes.There are paved roads that take you all the way to the trailhead, so having a 4×4 or high clearance vehicle isn’t necessary. Goldbug Hot Springs is located in Salmon, Idaho in the Salmon-Challis National Forest. How to get to Goldbug Hot Springs Image by Bassim Saade via Alltrails Suitable for children? Due to the remoteness of the hike to get here, temperature of the spring and difficulty of the trail, it may not be suitable for children.Temperature (at source): 113✯ this is the average temperature for the large, heart-shaped spring, but the temperature varies by pool and season.Number of pools: 6 there are different shapes and sizes of pools with varying depths and temperatures.Type of hot spring: Natural/undeveloped the only developed part of the springs is the trail to get there, so they’re kept in their natural form.Camping: There are three camping areas in the first mile or so of the trail that are free, BLM camping.Time of year: open year-round but microspikes are recommended in the winter. ![]() Access: Moderate, 3.5-mile out-and-back trail.The springs are technically in Salmon, but it’s a short drive away from downtown. Nearest moderately-sized town: Salmon (23 miles north).Location: in Salmon-Challis National Forest, just off Highway 93.Here are all the important things to know about Goldbug Hot Springs: Soaking in these pools makes you feel as though you’ve escaped the “real world” and transported yourself to your own little slice of wild paradise. One of our favorite parts about visiting the springs is that each pool has an amazing view of the valley, so no matter what pool you’re in, you have the best seat in the house. The six different pools are all fed by a nearby creek that falls down mini cascading waterfalls. Goldbug Hot Springs is arguably one of the most stunning, bucket list-worthy hot spring soaks in the Pacific Northwest.
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