Goldmyer Hot Springs is a gem of the wilderness found nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, roughly 25 miles east of North Bend, WA.

Visiting Goldmyer is a wilderness experience where guests are expected to pack in (and out) all necessary supplies.

Amenities provided to visitors by Goldmyer are limited but include an open-air cabana at the hot spring pools, campsites with food hanging lines and containers, two stocked outhouses, two public picnic tables, and a bike rack.

Visitors gain access to rugged wilderness terrain, hiking trails through old growth forest, beautiful waterfalls, and a crystal clear natural geothermal hot spring.

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


Access Report Updated at least every Wednesday evening

WARNING:

• The Middle Fork Road is currently CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC by King County Sheriff due to washouts and damage caused by flooding in early January.
• Road will reopen NO EARLIER than March 1st and closure will likely continue past that date.
  

** Please note that conditions change rapidly in the Middle Fork Valley. Make sure to check the weather and come prepared for the worst case scenario even if current conditions seem favorable.

For the Drive:

The road is currently blocked at Valley Camp, slightly before the trailhead to Mailbox Peak, due to damage from flooding in early January. Wash-outs restrict access. The road is free of snow and ice; however, sections of rock and debris, mud, standing water, and water over the roadway complicate travel.

When the road eventually reopens, remember that higher clearance vehicles (trucks or SUVs) equipped with chains, a spare tire, and a saw or axe for fallen trees, are ALWAYS recommended for winter access. Keep in mind that you will lose cell service shortly after exiting I-90 and that the 15 mile dirt road to the trailhead is NOT snow-plowed, sanded, or monitored for people in distress.

For the Hike:

The trails are free from snow and ice but you can always expect some degree of wet ground and puddles along the trek.

As with the drive in you should always be prepared for the worst case scenario. Always carry rain and warm gear, and good waterproof hiking shoes as well as a flashlight / headlamp (even if you're day-tripping, it gets dark at 4:30pm), food and drinking water (and/or water purifier).

Due to snow, ice, and high water crossings we do not recommend the Snow Lake trail or the Middle Fork trail for winter access.