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Pickup ALL trash, always pack
it in - pack it out, respect others and the land. Hot springs are a gift. Abused
hot springs are shutting down at an alarming rate.
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Sawtooth
National Forest |
Overall Rating: B- |
| 6,900
ft |
Water Temperature: n/a |
| North
of Ketchum |
Usage Level: Heavy during warmer
months |
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Pool Condition
Shallow, mortar
reinforced rock walls with a sandy bottom. |
| Dates Visited: |
Trash Levels: |
Bug Levels: |
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05.21.06 |
light |
none |
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05.12.02 |
none |
none |
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Water Clarity:
Clear |
Visibility:
Moderate |
Odor(s):
Slight Odor |
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Wildlife Sighted: Deer
and Elk |
Seasonal Notes
Accessible all year. Pullout may be plowed in during winter months. |
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Camping Notes
No camping at/near the spring,
but plenty of official and primitive camping areas nearby. |
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Briefings
05.21.06
Russian John made for a nice foot warmer with a view. The area
around the pool, fire pit and bench was fairly clean. It may be just
because it's been 4 years since I've been here last, but the pool
seems a bit larger and deeper. All in all, a very beautiful area and
excellent warm soak for the hot summer months.
Rating B-
05.12.02
Russian John was a little too cool for us to stay in very long this time of the year. It's still winter in some parts of the mountains, and this is merely a Warm Spring. I can imagine what a perfect little spot this is during
the hot summer though. The area was pretty clean save for a couple cig butts floating in the water which we quickly disposed of. There was a nice fire pit right next to the pool too. FYI, I've read that this is highly trafficked and abused during the summer.
Rating B-
Average Rating:
B-
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