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Olympic Hot Springs

General Location: 8 miles south of Lake Sutherland.

Trailhead: Boulder Creek trailhead

Notices:

Be a Wilderness Steward.
Always Leave No Trace
of your stay in the wilderness.

Hot spring pool
Hot spring pool

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Map of Olympic Hot Springs
Description

Ecosystem type: Montane forest 
Trail tread types: Well maintained 
General elevation trend: Easy
River crossings: None - a few small streams 
Unique features: Natural Hot Springs.
Level of difficulty: Easy
Distance: 2.5 miles to hot springs
Elevation change: 200 feet elevation gain.
Best Season: All year
Trail Conditions
Olympic Hot Springs Trail
Boulder Lake Trail 
Camping

Permits/Reservations: Obtain permits at WIC in Port Angeles. No reservations necessary.
Food Storage Method: A community bear wire is available at Boulder Creek Campground.
Location and sites: Boulder Creek Campground
Toilet Facilities:  Pit toilets
Water Source: Boulder Creek (get water above confluence of hot spring water and creek) - Always boil, filter or chemically treat your drinking water to prevent getting Giardia. 
Stock: Allowed. See stock regulations.
Special Concerns
Leave No Trace: Leave No Trace of your stay to protect vegetation and prevent further camping regulations. Camp in established sites.
Fires: To protect sensitive vegetation, campfires are allowed below 3,500 feet. 
Respect Wildlife: To protect raccoons, bears and other wildlife, all food, garbage and scented items must be secured from all wildlife 24 hours a day.
Safety

Safety: Bathe at your own risk. Springs are not monitored or maintained. May contain high levels of fecal coliform bacteria.

 

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Author: Bryan Bell
Last modified on: June 9, 2005
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