Cougar Hot Springs / Terwilliger Hot Springs - Member Hike

Hike Name: Cougar Hot Springs / Terwilliger Hot Springs
Country: United States
State: Oregon
Nearby Town: Eugene
Rating: 5 stars
Directions: As you pass the reservoir on your left take a moment to enjoy the sweeping views. You should see a small shack/kiosk on the right and a parking area on the left. (Terwilliger Hot Springs is about an hour from Eugene and 90 minutes from Bend)
Park in the lot and walk on the path to the kiosk. There is a $6 per person day use fee. Pay the fee at the kiosk. There is usually an attendant there, if not pay anyway. (The fees help maintain the hot springs and the fines for not paying are steep.) You’ll continue to walk through the forest for about a 1/4 mile. (No worries – the path is well worn and easy to follow.)

GPS Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.08389 : Longitude: -122.23194
Total Hike Distance: 0.50 miles
Hike Difficulty: Easy
Permit Required: No
Hike Type: One-Way, Shuttle Hike
Hike Starts: Trail Head/ Parking Lot
Hike Ends: Trail Head/ Parking Lot
Trails Used: Easy to follow trail
Backcountry Campsites: No
Backcountry Water Sources: Rivers, Springs
Management: State Forest Service
Contact Information: Cougar Hot Springs / Terwilliger Hot Springs
Best Season: Summer, Fall
Users: Hikers, Dogs
Road Conditions: Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads, Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads
Hike Summary: This is a very popular place but I promise you it is worth it. The price has changed over the years so just bring some cash because you do have to pay to go to the hot spring. Once again it is worth it, since you pay the hot springs is kept up and the bottoms are raked so the water is clean! Park in the gravel/ dirt parking lot and enjoy the views from both sides. Walk over to the trail head ( you pass it on the way in ) and begin the easy but fun and pretty hike. There is a place to tie up your dog just shy of the hot spring, you can't take them further. Then you will see the little open shed where you can take off your hiking clothes and either go in in your suit or go naked! No judgment here. There is 5 different pools you can enjoy, the top is the hottest and the bottom the coolest. I like to start low and work my way up. Once again this is popular but you can not miss out on this experience! Love love love this place and so do so many others. Make sure to take any trash. Since it is popular there are trash cans which make it easy to do so. Enjoy!! The water is amazing for your skin.

Hiker:

CarleyLouWho


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