Goldmyer Hot Springs via Middle Fork Trail #1003

Backpack out to the Middle Fork Snoqualmie's famed hot springs for an outdoor soak.

There are two approaches to the hot springs. Both follow the Middle Fork Trail for 6 miles to the Dingford Creek Bridge. At this point, you can continue on the Middle Fork Trail for another 4 miles to Burntboot Creek and a log crossing to the Goldmyer property. Alternatively, you can cross the bridge and follow the Dingford Creek Road 4 miles to Goldmyer. The forest road is not as enjoyable as the trail, but a couple unbridged creeks can be difficult to cross when waters run high during the spring thaw or heavy rains.

This is a great hike for beginning backpackers. The ease of the trail and the comfortable destination make it easy to convince the skeptics that backpacking is a lot of fun.

There's a lot more to Goldmyer Hot Springs, and you can learn all about it in Alpine Lakes Wilderness: The Complete Hiking Guide. You'll find a trail map, route descriptions, history, and more for this and many other hikes throughout the State. Help support hikingwithmybrother.com and the work we do by picking up a copy!