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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/19/2022
A wide dirt pullout just before the creek crossing marks the parking area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/19/2022
The hike is on private property with access granted by the energy company. Please be respectful of the people, buildings and land encountered here.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/19/2022
The hike begins by heading downstream from the an active industrial site that quickly gives way to the Eagle Creek Canyon.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/19/2022
The route starts on a double track, and follows the course of the stream, so is easy to follow in the beginning.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/19/2022
The steep canyon walls give the hike a scenic feel.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/19/2022
There will be several stream crossings, with water as deep as knee-deep.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/19/2022
Due to temperature extremes, hikers should plan for dates and times that minimize the hot sun settling in the canyon bottom.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/19/2022
A small waterfall marks the site of the first pool.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/19/2022
A hot shallow pool in the canyon.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/19/2022
A taller fall marks where the path to the upper pool splits.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/19/2022
A warm pool flooding an old mine shaft.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/19/2022
The experience of visiting the pool can feel somewhat eerie.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/19/2022
On my multiple trips here, I have seen different species of wildlife in the canyon.