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I did this hike a ton as a kid. Great easy kid friendly hike along a creek the whole way. Multiple nice hot springs at the end.
Easy, pretty hike up. Nice warm pools of water!
Gorgeous!
The pools at the beginning were hottest, but also fairly shallow and more difficult to get to. Still, they were my favorite. You can climb up a bit and lay on the rocks to get showered by the hot water. The second pool was really muddy when we were there, and lukewarm. The third pool was warm and really clear. It's also located in a serene clearing. It was beautiful.
We went at about 10 am on a Sunday. There were only 2 other people on the trail.
Easy hike if you're driving 12 and want a break from the car. Follows the Lochsa river, so you can drop down to the water and sun yourself if interested. The hot pools are about 1.25 miles up the trail; the day I was there at least half a dozen people were relaxing in them.
We went in January and it was perfect. Tuesday afternoon and had the place to ourselves. The temp of the water couldn't have been better either. Definitely worth checking out.
We lucked out on what started as a cool rainy morning and turned gorgeous by midday. Entire place to ourselves. Apparently that is unheard of! Talks of the pools flooding had almost scared us away but we managed to find two in great condition.
This was an excellent trail. It wasn't too difficult. We even saw some naked ladies relaxing in one of the hot springs!
3 Hot Springs, close together after an easy walk. One constructed in the river, down the riverbank, next one up in an open flat area and perfect temp when I was there 2 weeks ago, and the third up through the trees and in a very beautiful setting. We saw 3 other groups when we were there on Thursday March 2nd. I'm not sure you'll ever have this place to yourself.
Overall excellent hike to the hotsprings! The trail was well cared for but a little steep and slippery in the snow.
Very short and easy hike into a nice natural hot springs. Two large pools and two other area that have spring water. Not far from Missoula and frequented by locals. Almost too full when we got there, but people dwindled as the day drug on and night set in. The pools are amazing under the stars, just bring a flashlight for your hike out!
Wonderful
very short, leads to a remote yet well known hot springs. I have hiked this as early as February and late as november!
This was our first time going to a hot spring. The travelers we encountered were friendly and very interesting!
It was lightly raining but sitting in the hot spring and feeling the cold rain on your shoulders left you feeling rejuvenated. Will be traveling here again with my pups!
easy to moderate hike. hot spring felt amazing!
This road is usually not open until July or later due to the snowpack.
Easy hike. Great soak in pools. Yes, there may be naked people up there but everyone tends to behave. Trail can be muddy so suggest good shoes, not flip flops. Best time is winter
fun easy trek
Jonnie B. on Jerry Johnson Hot Springs
nice, easy hike to several hot springs, along a beautiful stream. moderare amount of people, little nudity but people behaving appropriately. enjoyed soaking in hot spring and relaxing.
Great trail for backpacking, even if it's your first time. Took my girlfriend for her first backpacking trip along this route, and she loved it. The grade is tolerable throughout the hike, as it follows the river the entire way. You can camp along the river in a few areas with sandy beaches (if you dare). Nothing better than the wild and scenic area along the Selway! You'll likely see kayakers as you hike, as this is area is world renowned for its white water.
Great trail for backpacking, even if it's your first time. Took my girlfriend for her first backpacking trip along this route, and she loved it. The grade is tolerable throughout the hike, as it follows the river the entire way. You can camp along the river in a few areas with sandy beaches (if you dare). Nothing better than the wild and scenic area along the Selway! You'll likely see kayakers as you hike, as this is area is world renowned for its white water.
Always on my list whenever I go to Missoula. Nice leisurely still to some nice natural hot springs. Pack a couple of cold beers because its a nice place to soak and toss a couple back.
Good winter hike in January. The trail to the hot springs is easy to follow but very icy this time of year. Pushed pass the springs and followed the trail to the waterfall. The trail is not heavily traveled past the springs so snow shoes are a big help. Most of the waterfall was frozen over except the very lower portion. A very nice winter scene.
This is a very popular spot. Expect to find other users, and possibly naked. The last few times I've been out I noticed a large amount of garbage, which sucks. Maybe the fire that burned the area this summer cleaned up the garbage. Easy hike in, seen a few moose in the area, especially by the second spring.
I very much enjoy Jerry Johnson and is a very beautiful hot springs. There are usually naked people so be prepared for that
Great review, makes me want to do the next trip
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Easy trail and nice excuse to get out of the vehicle. Interesting loop trail. Can't remember the exact distance, but want to say it's around a mile.
Easy, easy trail. Flat - wide..two miles. Hot springs at the end to soak your feet! Caution... there is usally nudity at the springs and sometimes other behavior that might not be appropriate for younger hikers.