![]() Unfortunately, their ventures at commercializing their springs have left an abandoned building as the scenic backdrop for your soak in one of two cement pools With a motto of “Limp in, leap out,” the residents of the sleepy town of Hot Springs, MT are true believers in the medicinal healing powers of these waters. Season: Open Daily: June to September, Open Thursday thru Sunday: September to June.Soak in the 94º to 95º pool or for a bit more heat the hot tub averages 104º. Activities: Lost Trail Hot Springs features a 'hot springs pool,' a chemically free swimming pool filled with water from the sight's natural mineral hot spring.Location: Located 85 miles south of Missoula on Hwy 93, just 6 miles north of the Idaho state line.Fees/Cost: Adults: $9, Seniors (55 and over): $7, Children (12 & under): $6Īfter a day on the slopes of Lost Trail Powder Mountain or cross-country skiing at Chief Joseph's Pass, the Lost Trail Hot Springs is just what your muscles need to releave a bit of the ache.Season/Hours: Winter 10am to 8pm, Summer 10am to 10pm.Activities: In addition to a soak in the hot spring filled pool, enjoy the volleyball courts, live music, the restaurant, and if your tired at the end of the day, even the lodging.You will see Lolo Hot Springs on both sides of the highway. ![]() Take Hwy 93 south to Hwy 12, take a right heading west for 25 miles. Location: Only 27 miles away from Missoula.Today, Lolo Hot Springs captures the mineral hot springs in a convenient pool for your easy access and enjoyment. Early settlers used to post testimonials about the healing qualities in the local paper. The Lolo hot springs were used by Native Americans way before Lewis and Clark wondered up the mountain. Season: Open year-round, but if visiting in the winter be prepared to hike in heavy snow.Don't feel like leaving this cedar canopied oasis, pitch a tent at one of the two campsites. Activities: The hike is only about a half mile then you can settle in to one of the 100° temperature pools.In winter, the sign tends to barely hover above the snow line. In the summer a sign should be visible around mile marker 142, with a generally full parking lot opposite the creek. Location: From Missoula, take Hwy 93 south to Hwy 12 west.Rock cliffs and cedar stands set the scene for tranquil times at the Bob Weir Hot Springs, an undeveloped hot spring in Clearwater National Forest, ID. The spring run off does wash out the lower pools along the creek. Season: Located in the Clearwater National Forest, this primitive hot spring is yours to enjoy year-round, especially nice during the winter months.You are sure to enjoy some conversation as well as these pools are often crowded. Activities: Hike in, strip down, suit or bare bummed, soak and relax. ![]() Climb down the embankment, over the bridge, take a right on the very well padded trail for about a mile, and then pick a pool. There is a clear sign, although it is of the rustic forest service type, and parking on the right side of the road. Unlike the 'pools' found at other hot springs in the area, Jerry Johnson is all natural all with three different and unique hot spring pools to choose from. Technically located in Idaho, though Missoulian's claim it as their own. Some are developed, others primitive, but all will make you go awe. The west, especially west of Missoula, is full of geothermal activity which means a plethora of hot springs seeping out of the ground. Natural hot springs are Mother Nature's gift to the explorer in need of a bit of rest and relaxation.
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