Please Note:
- COVID-19 RESPONSE - springs operating at reduced capacity.
- RESERVATION LOTTERY - May lottery opens March 1st.
- Monitor the ACCESS REPORT for the most up to date information.
- Look over the CALENDAR to see which days have openings.
- RESERVATIONS ONLY - no walk-in visitors allowed.
The Springs
Venturing on the 4.5 mile hike from the trailhead to the 20 acre wilderness preserve is a backcountry experience where guests must be self-supported and able to pack in (and out) all necessary supplies.
Amenities provided are very limited, they include an open-air cabana at the hot spring pools, campsites with food hanging lines and containers, three stocked outhouses, two picnic tables, and a bike rack. No cellular or internet connection available.
Visitors gain access to rugged terrain, hiking trails through old growth forest, beautiful waterfalls, a rich history of the Middle Fork Valley, and a crystal clear geothermal hot spring.
Goldmyer is owned and managed by Northwest Wilderness Programs, a nonprofit organization established in 1976 to protect this natural treasure for the use of generations to come.
Access Report Updated at least every Wednesday evening
February 19th, 2021:
ROAD AND TRAIL CONDITIONS:
More snow is expected this week.
7+ miles of dirt road, to the trailhead, are not ploughed. There are 6-12 inches of wet snow on the dirt road which is difficult or undrivable even with an appropriate vehicles and chains. You need a High Ground Clearance Vehicle such as a large truck or lifted SUV (Jeep, etc.) with 4WD and snow chains, but may not make it all the way to the trailhead. Subaru/Honda or other small/midsize SUVs are NOT suitable!!
The hike to the property is aprox. 11 miles each way with current conditions. Snow shoes or xx-skis, and trekking poles are essential. The trail and Goldmyer property has at about 6 - 12 inches of snow.
- 20 miles of FS road with no reception, 8 miles of which are rough, unpaved road; the whole road is un-plowed when it snows.
- 4.5 mile hike each way to the property (9 miles round trip).
- Mountain bikes or xx-skis may not be suitable for the trail because of downed trees.
- Minimum of 5 hours of driving+hiking (each way) from the Seattle area to the Goldmyer Property.
- Follow the directions that were emailed to you, DO NOT use GPS or other resources.
You should always travel with the following emergency equipment in your vehicle:- Snow Chains
- Extra Water and Food
- A Full Gas Tank and Extra Gas
- Chainsaw (for clearing deadfall trees on remote forest roads)
- Axe or Hand Saw
- Shovel
- Jumper Cables
- Nylon Tow Strap and a Winch
- First Aid Kit
- Basic Repair Kit and Tool Box
- Spare Tire (fully inflated!)
- Blankets or Sleeping Bags (even if you don't plan to camp)
- Appropriate Clothing
- Hand and Foot Warmers
- In addition: let someone know when you're due home or back in phone service area and what emergency service to contact if you are not reachable by a certain time (the office is not an emergency number).