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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/23/2019
Parking is through the town of Hellgate at the former site of a bridge.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/23/2019
The water is emerald and clear, though located in a shady area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/23/2019
The stony shore provides an area for village residents to do laundry in the river.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/23/2019
There is a small sitting area near the banks just before the bridge supports.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/23/2019
The emerald water is about shoulder deep in the center of the flow.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/23/2019
Golden Stream swimming hole.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/23/2019
Some small waterfall cascades can be found just upstream from the swimming hole.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/23/2019
Golden Stream swimming hole.