Despite tempermental weather and less than optimal road conditions, we braved crossing the Continental Divide at Lost Trail Pass and went to Goldbug Hot Springs over the New Years. The pools are situated up a narrow canyon that one must hike about 2 miles through high desert sagebrush-juniper woodlands to reach. The last couple hundred yards are steep and switchbacking, but when one emerges from under tree cover there are long views down the valley and the pools themselves are surrounded on three sides by sheer cliffs. Definitely one of the most scenic hot spring locales in the region, and always a pleasant approach hike. Plus-- thermal waterfalls that pound down onto aching shoulders!
Mainesail, looks beautiful there, good way to spend the new year I imagine...Congratulations! Serena and I were happy to read the news at Monument 77. Hope all is well in Montana. Peace, Jeramy
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