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Idaho Hot Springs:
Tenmile Hot Springs |
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Boise
National Forest |
Overall Rating: D+ |
| 4,500
ft |
Water Temperature: 100º - 110º |
| Lowman
Area |
Usage Level: Low |
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Pool Condition
User built
rock pools with sand/silt bottoms loaded with algae. |
| Dates Visited: |
Trash Levels: |
Bug Levels: |
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04.24.04 |
Low |
none |
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Water Clarity:
Murky |
Visibility:
Moderate-Low |
Odor(s):
Slight odor |
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Wildlife Sighted:
Turkey & tons of Deer
& Elk |
Seasonal Notes
Pools can submerge during the pinnacle of spring runoff. Forest
Service Road is closed in winter, snowmobile or snowshoe access
only. |
Camping Notes
Excellent camping at Tenmile Trailhead
and ample camping at and just past the pools. Many other camping
opportunities nearby. |
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Briefings
04.24.04
On our way to the Trailhead we passed a large herd of Elk and 2
large herds of Deer, it was incredible! The makeshift bridge that
once eased the creek ford is long gone thanks to being washed out a
couple years ago. Be careful! The crossing can be tricky, expect to
get wet as log and rock hopping offer limited opportunities for a
dry ford. The .5 mile walk to the springs is chock full of splendid
views, and the grassy area around the hot springs is rather
picturesque. The temperatures of the pools are perfect, sadly though
the pools are mucky quagmires filled with silt and algae. A little
elbow grease and a lot of patients may yield to a decent soak.
Remnants of tarps from the past are visible along side many of the
pools. The bottom line is that there's plenty of great hiking and
camping, but not so great soaking.
Rating:
D+ |
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Related:
Hot Springs Guide Books,
Idaho
Posters/Prints, Weather
Conditions |
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