Gamma Hot Springs
Glacier, Washington
4.3(145)primitiveChallengingFreeClothing Optional
🌡️Temperature104°F
🏊Typeprimitive
🥾DifficultyChallenging
💰PriceFree
📅Best SeasonJuly through October
👥Crowd LevelLow
About Gamma Hot Springs
A backcountry hot spring on the slopes of Mount Baker in the North Cascades, reached by a strenuous unmaintained trail through old-growth forest. The small rock pool overlooks the Baker River valley and offers one of the most dramatic volcanic hot spring settings in Washington State.
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Access
Backcountry
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Overnight
No
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Clothing Optional
Yes
Features
Mount Baker viewsOld-growth forestUnmaintained trailVolcanic setting
Water Minerals
SodiumCalciumSulfateSilicaIron
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the water temperature at Gamma Hot Springs?
- The water temperature at Gamma Hot Springs is 104°F.
- How much does Gamma Hot Springs cost?
- Gamma Hot Springs is free to visit.
- Is Gamma Hot Springs clothing optional?
- Yes, Gamma Hot Springs is clothing optional.
- What minerals are in the water at Gamma Hot Springs?
- The water at Gamma Hot Springs contains Sodium, Calcium, Sulfate, Silica, Iron.
- How difficult is it to get to Gamma Hot Springs?
- Gamma Hot Springs has a challenging difficulty level with backcountry access.
Recent Google Reviews
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Jay Radmer• Google Review"Worth the hike. Take a tarp. Don’t use google to find it. The location is wrong."
11/18/2024
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Rowen Tych• Google Review"4/5 - No towels"
9/3/2019
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Eric Buckman• Google Review"Nice place"
4/25/2021
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