Venturing on the 4.5 mile hike from the trailhead to the 20 acre wilderness preserve is a backcountry experience where guests must be self-supported and able to pack in (and out) all necessary supplies.

Amenities provided are very limited, they include an open-air cabana at the hot spring pools, campsites with food hanging lines and containers, three stocked outhouses, two picnic tables, and a bike rack. No cellular or internet connection available.

Visitors gain access to rugged terrain, hiking trails through old growth forest, beautiful waterfalls, a rich history of the Middle Fork Valley, and a crystal clear geothermal hot spring.

Goldmyer is owned and managed by Northwest Wilderness Programs, a nonprofit organization established in 1976 to protect this natural treasure for the use of generations to come.




Access Report Updated at least every Wednesday evening

ROAD AND TRAIL CONDITIONS:

• Minimum of 4 hours travel (each way) from the Seattle area to the Goldmyer Property (2 hrs drive + 2 hrs hike).
• 18 miles of Forest Service road with no reception, 6+ miles of which are rough, unpaved road; there can be deep water with heavy rain and snow melt.
• 4.5 mile hike each way to the property on Forest Service trails (9 miles round trip).

APPROPRIATE VEHICLES ARE NECESSARY:

• Vehicles can make to the trailhead it IF you have a High Ground Clearance Vehicle such as a large truck or lifted SUV (Jeep, etc.) with 4WD.
• Subaru/Honda or other small SUVs are NOT suitable through April.
• If you cannot make it to the trailhead, PLEASE DO NOT BLOCK THE ROAD or turn-around areas. Safely park along the road and hike the rest of the way.

WATER ON THE ROAD AND TRAIL:

• No significant snow on the road.
• Roads may be icy in the early morning.
• Patchy 3-8 inches of snow on the 4.5 mile USFS trail and Goldmyer Property.
• Foot traction and trekking poles are helpful for the hike.
• Bicycles are suitable for the most of the hike (but you may need to walk the last 1/4 mile).

You should always travel with the following emergency equipment in your vehicle:

• Snow Chains
• Extra Water and Food
• A Full Gas Tank and Extra Gas
• Chainsaw (for clearing deadfall trees on remote forest roads)
• Axe or Hand Saw
• Shovel
• Jumper Cables
• Nylon Tow Strap and a Winch
• First Aid Kit
• Basic Repair Kit and Tool Box
• Spare Tire (fully inflated!)
• Blankets or Sleeping Bags (even if you don't plan to camp)
• Appropriate Clothing
• Hand and Foot Warmers
• In addition: let someone know when you're due home or back in phone service area and what emergency service to contact if you are not reachable by a certain time (the office is not an emergency number).