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Fifth Water Hot Spring
This pool was the perfect temperature.
I have always heard that this is the most picturesque hot springs
that you will ever visit, I would have to agree! Fifth water
is located up Diamond Fork canyon. The trail head begins at
the Three Forks parking area. The hike to the springs is
approx 2.5 miles and the climb has a moderate elevation gain.
You can expect to spend at least one hour on the trail each way
depending on your hiking speed, but don't worry it's well worth it.
When you arrive at the springs there are several soaking pools that
have been made for your soaking pleasure. The pools closer to
the water fall were a little to hot for my liking, of course
visiting in the middle of summer could have something to do with the
water temperature.
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This pool was very hot when we visited. You can
actually see the hot springs bubble up along the sides of
this pool.
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Picture of one of the many falls that cascades down into the
hot pools.
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The pools overflow into a small stream that runs beside them, so it
is very warm too. You could just find yourself a nice cozy
spot and relax there, if the pools are to crowded for your liking,
or you want to go for that jetted feel. Every little pool of water
provides a soaking opportunity. If you plan to visit Fifth
Water carry plenty of water especially if you have kids that will be
soaking in the pools, they get dehydrated very fast. This area
is also famous for Rattlesnakes on or by the trail. Keep your
kids and dogs close to you at all times in the warmer months.
Fifth Water hot springs is well worth the visit, I don't know of to
many places that you can soak in a natural hot tub and at the same
time be surrounded by beautiful scenery.
ATTENTION - If your planning on visiting Fifth
Water Hot Springs, please read the posts on the Utah Outdoor
Activities message board.
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Driving Directions: Take I-15 south to the US-6
(Price/Manti) Exit (exit 258) Take the exit east towards the
mountains all the way up Spanish Fork canyon for about 11 miles
(from the exit) Not too far after the highway turns from one lane
each way to two lanes you will see a turn off on the left side of
the road that says Diamond Fork. Take that turn off and follow the
road until you see a sign that says Three Forks Trail head.
Utah Outdoor Activities would like to say thanks to Michelle for
submitting these updated driving directions and current conditions
of the area surrounding Fifth Water Hot Springs.
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This photo was taken in the spring and shows you what the
stream will look like during runoff.
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Picture of more soaking pools that are available.
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