Deep in the woods of Mt. Hood National Forest, lies a beautiful and remote hot spring and bathhouse that everyone in Portland should visit at least once. Don’t wait until the dead of winter to visit, as the roads are not maintained and in some cases impassable. Pick a cool spring, summer, or fall day to take this short hike and enjoy all the natural beauty that lies deep in the canopy at Bagby Hot Springs.
Angel Schatz / Flickr Like many things in life, the journey is half the fun. This journey is about 45 minutes, or 1.5 miles from the trailhead.
Blue Velcro / Flickr Be sure you bring your camera, as the scenery on the walk out is spectacular as you follow along the Collawash River.
Jesse Millan / Flickr No matter the season, there are stunning views that build anticipation during the trek in to the hot springs.
Angel Schatz / Flickr Finally, you will arrive to the modest building consisting of three bath houses. Be warned - the hot spring is clothing optional.
Justin Miller / Flickr The official indicator that you have arrived at the hot springs oasis of legends.
Sarah H. / Flickr You can see the steam rising from a distance, letting you know you have arrived.
Sarah H. / Flickr Inside, the views are just as impressive.
Evan Lovely / Flickr Open 24 hours a day, the hot spring is just as fun at night.
Angel Schatz / Flickr With multiple soaking areas, there is room for privacy, or you can make new friends.
David Silverman / Flickr Weekends and holidays are busy, but sometimes you can stumble into an empty bathhouse.
MrPants / Flickr Take your pick and jump in for a relaxing soak in the natural hot spring water.
jar [o] / Flickr Be sure to pack out your garbage when you leave, as well as any garbage left by others, so that the hot springs can remain pristine for all to enjoy.
Have you visited this hot spring near Portland?
Angel Schatz / Flickr
Like many things in life, the journey is half the fun. This journey is about 45 minutes, or 1.5 miles from the trailhead.
Blue Velcro / Flickr
Be sure you bring your camera, as the scenery on the walk out is spectacular as you follow along the Collawash River.
Jesse Millan / Flickr
No matter the season, there are stunning views that build anticipation during the trek in to the hot springs.
Finally, you will arrive to the modest building consisting of three bath houses. Be warned - the hot spring is clothing optional.
Justin Miller / Flickr
The official indicator that you have arrived at the hot springs oasis of legends.
Sarah H. / Flickr
You can see the steam rising from a distance, letting you know you have arrived.
Inside, the views are just as impressive.
Evan Lovely / Flickr
Open 24 hours a day, the hot spring is just as fun at night.
With multiple soaking areas, there is room for privacy, or you can make new friends.
David Silverman / Flickr
Weekends and holidays are busy, but sometimes you can stumble into an empty bathhouse.
MrPants / Flickr
Take your pick and jump in for a relaxing soak in the natural hot spring water.
jar [o] / Flickr
Be sure to pack out your garbage when you leave, as well as any garbage left by others, so that the hot springs can remain pristine for all to enjoy.
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