Olympic Hot Springs, Natural hot springs in Olympic National Park, Washington, United States.
Olympic Hot Springs are multiple natural pools along Boulder Creek in the park's wilderness area, where water temperatures reach 118 degrees Fahrenheit (47 degrees Celsius). The springs lie along a mountain stream in a remote setting with several differently sized bathing spots.
The area once held a resort that operated until 1926, after which the springs returned to their natural state. Today no buildings or infrastructure remain from this earlier development.
The mineral springs show geological forces at work beneath the park, where rainwater meets underground volcanic rocks deep below. Visitors experience these natural processes firsthand by bathing in the warm waters.
Reaching the springs requires hiking about 9 miles (14 kilometers) from Madison Falls Trailhead, then another 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) on a challenging forest path. Start early and bring proper footwear and a change of clothes, as the route passes through wet wooded areas.
Water emerges naturally through sedimentary rock without human intervention, creating pools with varying sizes and temperatures. This constantly changing selection of bathing spots means each visit offers something different, as the springs shift with the seasons and water flow.
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