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Samuels Hot Springs in Idaho<\/p>\n

We learned about Samuels Hot Springs (also known as Trail Creek Hot Springs) from a group of locals that we met during our epic Idaho Hot Springs Road Trip, and are we ever glad we decided to go here! This is a special spot with a few different hot springs built up near to a creek at the end of a road about 30 minutes from the town of Cascade, Idaho. We found this spot to be quiet and quaint, and the locals extremely welcoming and respectful. Read on to learn about visiting Samuels Hot Spring yourself!<\/p>\n

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Samuels \/ Trail Creek Hot Springs in Idaho, USA<\/p>\n

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\nFacts about Samuels Hot Springs:<\/p>\n

These hot springs came across as more of a “local secret” to me than most of the other hot springs we visited on this trip. Perhaps it was the amount of snow falling and already sticking to the ground, or perhaps it was the fact that it was a random Thursday morning, but there were only a few cars at the parking lot of these hot springs, despite their easy accessibility, private setting and natural beauty on the forest floor.<\/p>\n

Along the creek down at the bottom of the hill below the parking lot lie a series of pools, dammed by boulders, and connected by a series of wooden catwalks that help you to cross the river. They also feature valves to pipe in hot and cold water to help you to regulate the temperature.<\/p>\n

Hot Spring Temperature: HOT (with the option to add cold creek water to your liking)<\/p>\n

Hot Spring Floor: The hot springs have a gravel bottom and are dammed by large borders.<\/p>\n

Note: Be extremely careful crossing the shanty little bridge to the first hot spring (not pictured, but at the end of the catwalk out of frame); it is very unstable and people told us that they have personally fallen off of it before and gotten hurt.<\/p>\n

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\nHow do you get to Samuels Hot Springs?<\/p>\n

Getting to Samuels \/ Trail Creek Hot Springs is pretty straight forward, and a nice drive. The road seems to go on forever and you may feel as if you’ve missed the trailhead! The Google Map below shows the location of the trail head we parked at and should be accurate for you as well. (In Google Maps, search for Samuels Hot Springs, not Trail Creek).<\/p>\n

From Boise, drive to Cascade, and pass through the town. Take the right turn after the bridge at the end of town, and drive 19.3 miles. (Tip: reset the odometer – it really helps here) You will come to a turnout on the right side of the road that is fairly large and noticeable, especially if there are other vehicles parked there.<\/p>\n

This road is maintained and fairly decent to travel in winter, though not as good as the highways, so be prepared with winter tires if travelling in the winter. Be aware that winter storms can pass through here quickly and change road conditions quickly, as this area does receive a substantial amount of snow.<\/p>\n

See below for a map of the location of the parking lot and trailhead:<\/p>\n