Olympic Hot Springs
Rustic natural hot springs in the deciduous rain forest.

📜 Alkaline mineral water springs with 21 seeps in Boulder Creek.
🔍 Human-made, rock-lined depressions form shallow pools, about one foot deep.

Why Go

♨️ Rustic natural hot springs experience
🌿 Beautiful deciduous rain forest setting
✨ Upper pool is cleanest, offers best views
🚶 Easy trail access, area kept litter-free

Why Avoid

🌧️ North-facing, difficult to find dry overhang on non-sunny days
⚠️ Trail has washouts, potentially wet and uncomfortable hike back after soaking

Tips

🎒 Bring a towel and something to put wet clothes in.
⬆️ The last pool is 100 yards up the hill from the trail end, worth the extra exertion.
👕 Upper pool is most likely clothing-optional when crowded.

Directions

From Port Angeles: Follow U.S. Highway 101 west ~8 miles to Olympic Hot Springs Road. Turn left, follow south into Olympic National Park. Continue past Elwha Campground and Elwha Ranger Station. Veer right onto Whiskey Bend Road for 6 miles to its end and the Boulder Creek trailhead.

Last updated 8 days ago

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