
Oregon Hot Springs
Bigby Hot Springs: This natural and free hot springs is set in an old growth forest in northwest Oregon. The hike in to the springs is an easy mile and a half and is open year round. The hot springs structure has four private rooms and one large common room. The common has four wooden tubs. The original building burnt down in 1979, careless bathers with candles. The area also has 8 campsites and a 50 ft waterfall used by bathers to cool off.
To find bigby Hot Springs from Interstate 205 near Oregon City, take exit 12 and follow signs east 18 miles to Estacada. Go straight, continuing 26 miles on Highway 224 to the bridge at Ripplebrook. Then, following signs for Bagby Hot Springs, keep straight on paved Road 46 for 3.6 miles, turn right onto paved Road 63 for 3.5 miles, and turn right onto paved Road 70 for 6 miles to the trailhead parking lot. There is a $5 parking fee. Expect large crowds on the weekends
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