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Idaho Hot Springs:
Lightfoot Hot Springs |
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Sawtooth
National Forest |
Overall Rating: X |
| 5,400
ft |
Water Temperature: n/a |
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20mi from
Featherville, ID |
Usage Level: Ultra Low |
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Pool Condition
Dirt
lined pools in a weed infested area with slit and algae laden bottoms. |
| Dates Visited: |
Trash Levels: |
Bug Levels: |
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09.2001 |
low |
low |
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Water Clarity:
Murky - Dark |
Visibility:
Low |
Odor(s):
Slight Odor |
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Wildlife Sighted: Deer,
Elk and Moose |
Seasonal Notes
Seasonal Forest Road closure from October through mid-May (open date
in May depends on snow level) |
Camping Notes
There are many primitive and
official camping opportunities nearby, but not at the springs. |
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Briefings
09.2001
Lightfoot wasn't in too great of shape. It wasn't trashed or anything horrible like that, but the pools were quite stagnant. I'm not talking about the springs in the picture either, the ones next to the road with the sign. The ones I speak of lie on the wrong side of the river. We hiked out to them and found them alright. Unfortunately my camera's batteries were long dead.
I think some major re-construction needs to be done to breath new life into these
pools, if possible. Lightfoot is reachable via dirt forest road, pack bridge and then a small hike... or, you can
ford the
South Fork of the Boise River (not advised during spring run-off) if you
wish.
Rating X
Average Rating:
X
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Related:
Hot Springs Guide Books,
Idaho
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