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RodF Member


Joined: 01 Sep 2007 Posts: 2556 | TRs Location: Sequim WA
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Elk Lick hot springs reportedly existed at the mouth of Elk Lick Creek, on the south bank of the west fork Dosewallips River, across from Diamond Meadows campsite. Do they still exist?
"Numerous hot mineral springs run down a lushly green hillside into pools and into the Dosewallips River. Elk Lick got its name from the native elk licking the rocks to get the minerals and salts that they need. The springs are about 102F, not too hot, but enough to soak all day without overheating." link |
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Chippster Shiver me timbers


Joined: 23 Feb 2008 Posts: 855 | TRs Location: BFE on the OP
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sounds like we should start up a little expedition and go find them 
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reststep Member


Joined: 17 Dec 2001 Posts: 4486 | TRs
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That is the first I have heard about them. It sounds interesting. I am going to have to check topo.
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mossy mom Member


Joined: 29 Dec 2006 Posts: 1852 | TRs
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http://www.communitywalk.com/location/elk_lick_hot_springs/olympic_pennisula/washington/hot_springsno_information/11610
Elk Lick Hot Springs
Address:
Olympic Pennisula, Washington USA
Category: Hot Springs-no information
Used in the following map:
C/O Hiking & Soaking in the Western U.S. & Canada
GPS GeoCoords: 47.719027,-123.272641
Numerous hot mineral springs run down a lushly green hillside into pools and into the Dosewallips River. Elk Lick got its name from the native elk licking the rocks to get the minerals and salts that they need. The springs are about 102F, not too hot, but enough to soak all day without overheating. The pH is 8.0 and the flow is quite small. Snow and avalanche dangers encourage summer use only.
The springs are across the Dosewallips River from the Diamond Meadow shelter, 6 tent sites are at the campground. The Dosewallips campground is 6 1/2 miles back the inbound trail; it has water and restrooms.
Directions: In Brinnon, leave US 101 and take the Dosewallips River Road to it end at the Dosewallips Guard Station and Campground. Follow the trail west for 1.4 miles and cross the river at the Dosewallip Shelter. Continue on the trail for another 5.3 miles to the Diamond Meadow Shelter. The creek opposite the shelter is Elk Lick Creek. Cross the river and follow it to where it flows into the Dosewallips River. Look for game trails that lead to the springs; they are nearby.
Source: Rick Perkins NW Nudist Notebook, 1994
Note: Heavy spring flooding in recent years may have altered this area. |
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zimmertr TJ Zimmerman


Joined: 24 Jun 2018 Posts: 129 | TRs Location: Seattle
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Just discovered this spring from my Hot Springs of Western Washington book. Anyone been there recently? |
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veronika Member


Joined: 25 Apr 2010 Posts: 2997 | TRs Location: On the road
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This might be a “Sekrit” spot. 🤪
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zimmertr TJ Zimmerman


Joined: 24 Jun 2018 Posts: 129 | TRs Location: Seattle
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Haha, forgive me for bumping then.  |
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Malachai Constant Member


Joined: 13 Jan 2002 Posts: 14924 | TRs Location: Back Again Like A Bad Penny
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Was there back in the day easy walk from campsite. No pool just eom elk prints filled with stinky water.
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haydenslides Member


Joined: 23 Feb 2009 Posts: 69 | TRs
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As we are always on the hunt for hidden hot springs, my friend and I searched around in the area of the confluence of Elk Lick Creek and West Fork Dosewallips. We were on a trip from the Dosewallips washout over Anderson Pass to Enchanted Valley.
We camped at Diamond Meadows and crossed the Dose on a log jam. We searched the area opposite Diamond Meadows and found several mineral springs smelling of sulfur depositing whitish material. Alas, all were cold. But we had an enjoyable time dreaming of lost hot springs and we found a very old fire ring along the bank of Elk Creek.
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zimmertr TJ Zimmerman


Joined: 24 Jun 2018 Posts: 129 | TRs Location: Seattle
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Wow! Thanks for sharing. Exciting to see the place in pictures.
I came across some white algae near the Paradise Glacier on Rainier a weekend ago. I've never been to a spring in person before but I've heard this is normally an indication of at least a mineral spring?
https://photos.app.goo.gl/3k3DDWa7zcTRxhHd8 |
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