Hello It's Tim & April! This weekend finds us in a new place,
"Bagby Hot Springs", Bagby is one of Oregon's many hot springs. This is our first trip to this hot spring , the hike is an amazing well kept 1 1/2 mile hike with easy grades and so much to see , it runs along side a creek for alot of the trip , the water is crystal clear with many access spots and deep pools if you don't mind the cold water. What you should know about bagby- The water is hot! 134 degrees so 
you will need to mix it with some cold creek water (buckets are provided) ,also there is a good chance you are going to see some naked people there are two areas to soak one is a public area where clothes are optional and people do use that option, there are five private soak rooms with hand made tubs made from a single log ,as well as a large 6 foot round tub a little further up the trail for a group. Go early! getting there early is a great way to get a soak log fast, it seemed like alot of people showed up in the after noon , this is a 24 hour use area so you can soak after dark, bring candles, we heard it does get a Little rowdy on the weekends at night even though alcohol is not allowed.
The place is amazing and pretty but of course there are people who have carved into the walls and not cared for the place like you would hope other than that the place is worth the hike and walk , it is way out in the woods so pack water and lunch.
The hot spring was discovered in 1880 by a hunter....you guessed it named Bagby. The first cabin was built in 1913 and still stands today. There used to be a telephone switchboard located there at one time, in the 1920's the bathhouse was built. In the 70's a fire destroyed the place and it was rebuilt by the friends of Bagby in 1974.
you will need to mix it with some cold creek water (buckets are provided) ,also there is a good chance you are going to see some naked people there are two areas to soak one is a public area where clothes are optional and people do use that option, there are five private soak rooms with hand made tubs made from a single log ,as well as a large 6 foot round tub a little further up the trail for a group. Go early! getting there early is a great way to get a soak log fast, it seemed like alot of people showed up in the after noon , this is a 24 hour use area so you can soak after dark, bring candles, we heard it does get a Little rowdy on the weekends at night even though alcohol is not allowed. 
The place is amazing and pretty but of course there are people who have carved into the walls and not cared for the place like you would hope other than that the place is worth the hike and walk , it is way out in the woods so pack water and lunch.
The hot spring was discovered in 1880 by a hunter....you guessed it named Bagby. The first cabin was built in 1913 and still stands today. There used to be a telephone switchboard located there at one time, in the 1920's the bathhouse was built. In the 70's a fire destroyed the place and it was rebuilt by the friends of Bagby in 1974.You cant camp at the springs but there is an 8 spot campground further up the trail.
There are a ton of campgrounds in the area you'll see them on the drive up. 
You'll also pass the Ripplebrook ranger guard station about 14 miles before the Bagby parking area , they do have wood , some snacks and a map I would recommend you get , note it is also $5 to park at the trail head for state park day use.
The soak is great , we went right to the spring & got a tub in about 15 minutes , there are toilets at the springs , plan on packing out any trash you bring. We went to the creek and found a nice smooth rock to have lunch on and soak our feet , take your time and enjoy the walk the bridges are great and there are so many trees and rocks to see look the the leaner's.
To get there go through Estacada on Hwy 224 go 26 miles to the Ripplebrook Guard station at the road 46 and 57 junction take rd 46 go 4 miles take the Road 63 fork go 4 miles take the road 70 fork go 6 miles to the Bagby parking area there are road signs .
You'll also pass the Ripplebrook ranger guard station about 14 miles before the Bagby parking area , they do have wood , some snacks and a map I would recommend you get , note it is also $5 to park at the trail head for state park day use.
The soak is great , we went right to the spring & got a tub in about 15 minutes , there are toilets at the springs , plan on packing out any trash you bring. We went to the creek and found a nice smooth rock to have lunch on and soak our feet , take your time and enjoy the walk the bridges are great and there are so many trees and rocks to see look the the leaner's.The drive to the falls is just as great following the river . Bagby is defiantly on our you should do list !
Oh ! and its free!
To get there go through Estacada on Hwy 224 go 26 miles to the Ripplebrook Guard station at the road 46 and 57 junction take rd 46 go 4 miles take the Road 63 fork go 4 miles take the road 70 fork go 6 miles to the Bagby parking area there are road signs . Well that's it for this weekend, keep an eye out in two weeks well be celebrating our 11th anniversary for two days doing nothing but enjoying the historic Embassy Suites In Portland.
Till next time Happy Travels
Tim & April.
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