Pine Flats Hot Springs has an amazing natural geothermal waterfall that cascades into a rock walled pool. Along the Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway on the the South Fork Payette River is a hot springs at the river’s edge. This hot springs has a campground and is a popular family destination. Get to know this 0.6-mile out-and-back trail near Lowman, Idaho. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 17 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are February through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
Pine Flats Hot Springs has an amazing natural geothermal waterfall that cascades into a rock walled pool. There are three hot springs rock pools. The hottest pool is beneath a waterfall down a steep and narrow trail. There is a second pool that is riverside and is much cooler. The temperature depends on the season and high the river is. There is a third pool at the end of the main trail on the other side of the rock where the waterfall is. The temperature averages 99 degrees.
Directions: Head northeast on ID-21 N toward River Front Rd 0.2 mi Turn left onto County Hwy 17
Destination will be on the left 5.7 mi.
Accessibility: You can drive up to the hot springs parking lot on a paved road. There’s a sign for the hot springs that mark the start of about a quarter mile hike. A 1/4-mile nature trail begins in the campground and leads to a natural hot springs soaking pool on the riverside. The hike down to hot springs waterfall and pool is steep and has loose rock. Shoes are recommended to get down there.
