Please Note:
- Plan your VISIT to make a reservation.
- Review the CALENDAR to see which days have openings.
- A major WEBSITE UPDATE is in the works - Donations Requested.
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 maintained outhouses, two picnic tables, and a bike rack. No cellular or internet connection available.
Visitors gain access to tranquil terrain, hiking trails through old growth forest, waterfalls, history of the Middle Fork Valley, and a crystal clear geothermal hot spring.
Goldmyer is owned and volunteer-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
Check the forecast prior to your visit and plan accordingly.
National Weather Service - North Bend
Middle Fork Valley Weather Information
Goldmyer is open year round in all weather conditions.
We will not refund a reservation due to undesirable weather.
March 18, 2024
VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS:
DRIVING CONDITIONS:
- The hike is ~4.5 miles one-way at 200 ft elevation.
- Plan for 2-3 hours each way.
- Expect: rocks, ruts, potholes.
- This route is open to mountain bikes year round.
Important Notes
The Middle Fork Valley is home to a variety of wildlife including bears and mountain lions.
Many people never have an encounter, but visitors to Goldmyer should educate themselves. Information available via US Forest Service website here, here, and here.
There is no cell or internet service. Be smart and only drive as far as seems safe. Anticipate hiking farther.
We cannot make reservations for same-day and next-day visitors. If there are openings on the calendar, same-day and next-day visitors must attempt as walk-ins. Walk-ins have no guarantee of entry and are first come, first served. Walk-ins pay caretakers on property in exact cash.
We do not operate a waitlist. If a day reads FULL on the calendar then we are booked to capacity.
Access to Goldmyer is limited to 20 people per day in order to preserve the wilderness environment and avoid over-use.