Access Report: Updated at least every Wednesday evening

Goldmyer Hot Springs is a remote, back-country wilderness preserve with no cell or internet service.
Weather in the area can be unpredictable and change dramatically over a few hours.
You are responsible for your own safety.

Access Report April 21st, 2026:
Goldmyer is OPEN and prepared visitors are making it to the property.

AWD or 4WD VEHICLES WITH AT LEAST 9 - 10 INCHES OF GROUND CLEARANCE NEEDED TO GET TO TRAILHEAD.
  • 3 foot dip in Forest Service Rd approx .5 miles from trailhead. Going up dip (on way out) will be challenging. Many visitors are deciding to park further back (before the dip) and hiking in the extra distance.
  • Creek crossings across Forest Service Rd could have approx 1 - 2 feet of moving water.
  • Tire chains/extra traction device may be needed to get over dips in road. Saw, axe, or chainsaw needed to clear fallen trees/debris from roads. Waterproof gear recommended.
Trees can fall across the roads and trail at any time - on your way in and on your way back out. Bring the Mountaineers Ten Essentials.

WEATHER FORECAST:
Find up-to-date weather information via the following links:

VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS:
AWD or 4WD SUVS or trucks with at least 9 - 10 inches ground clearance.

Compact, passenger, sedan-type vehicles do not have enough ground clearance to get safely to trailhead.

If vehicles get stuck, vehicle recovery is the visitor's responsibility. Finding a tow company to come to the remote area will be very challenging.

ROAD CONDITIONS:
The road to the trailhead is a challenging, unpaved road with soft shoulders, large rocks, deep ruts and potholes, fallen trees/debris, and creek crossings. There are limited pull-offs.

Heavy rain means creek crossings can have 1 - 2 feet of swift-moving water. Snow may require tire chains.

TRAIL CONDITIONS:

The hike is 10 miles round trip (5 miles each way) from the trailhead. There is no shorter hike to the property and you cannot drive to the property.

Recommended - Dutch Miller Gap Trail. Most direct route. This trail is located past the metal gate in the Dingford Creek trailhead parking area.

  • Dutch Miller Gap trail is approx. 5 miles one-way at 200 ft elevation gain from trailhead. Plan to hike 2-3 hours each way.
  • Expect: rocks, ruts, potholes.
  • Open to mountain bikes year round.
Not recommended - Middle Fork Trail. This trail puts you parallel to our property on the opposite side of the Burnt Boot Creek - this creek is often confused for a river. There is no bridge across.
  • Middle Fork Trail may have frequent obstacles/debris.
  • Burnt Boot Creek can be dangerous to cross due to high, swift-moving water.
  • Open to mountain bikes June - October on odd-number days only.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Access to Goldmyer is limited to 20 people PER DAY not at a time. If calendar reads FULL - we are booked to capacity and have no more available spaces. We do not operate a waitlist for cancellations.

Openings:
Reservations require at least 2 business days notice to book. Openings with less than 2 business days notice - open to walk-ins only and reservations not available. Real-time calendar updates not possible with less than 2 business days/over the weekend.

Walk-ins:
Walk-ins have no guarantee of entry and are first come, first served for openings. Remaining openings could be taken by the time you arrive. Walk-ins have best chance of entry if arrive when property opens at 9:00am. Walk-ins pay on-site Caretakers in exact cash.

Camping:
Camping reservations are for the day of your arrival (not the night before). Pending availability, camping can be added to a reservation for an additional fee.

Wildlife:
The Middle Fork Valley is home to a variety of wildlife including Bears and Mountain Lions. Visitors should educate themselves.