Mile Marker 4 (Skinnydipper Hotsprings)
Garden Valley, Idaho
Hike and Swim
Skinnydipper is about a 45minute to 1 hour drive from Boise, followed by a 0.5 mile hike up steep switchbacks to the actual hot springs. Visiting should be avoided during inclement weather. Roads and the trail can become treacherous quickly.
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Garden Valley, Idaho
- Head northwest on Banks Lowman Rd (5.9 mi)
From Boise, take Highway 55 north to Banks, Idaho (45 minutes)
Head east from Banks on the Banks-Lowman Highway to the mile marker 4 sign and trail head parking area (15 minutes)
Cross the road and find the well-used and visible trail that heads north, up the side of the mountain
Follow the switchbacks all the way up before dropping down to the pools (.5 mile hike/steep elevation)
Be careful! This hike can be treacherous during inclement weather conditions
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