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Wall Creek (Meditation Pool) Warm Springs |
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Willamette National Forest |
Overall Rating: B- |
| 2,195
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Water Temperature: 95° to 97° |
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Oakridge Area |
Usage Level: Moderate |
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Pool Condition
The sand and rock bottomed pool is on-top of the warm springs source
and is roughly 8-10 ft by 14-16 ft. |
| Dates Visited: |
Trash Levels: |
Bug Levels: |
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06.24.04 |
low |
none |
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Water Clarity:
Murky |
Visibility:
Moderate |
Odor(s):
None Noticed |
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Wildlife Sighted: Deer |
Seasonal Notes
Accessible year-round. |
Camping Notes
Looks like there are a couple campsites
near the trailhead. Even though I didn't see any "No Overnight
Camping" or "Nighttime Closure" signs, I have heard and read that
there is no camping at the trailhead and no soaking in the spring at
night. There are plenty of other camping opportunities nearby just
off the main road and in Salmon Creek Campground. |
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Briefings
06.24.04
The short stroll through the lush forest to the warm springs gave
way to a nice, cool break from the hot summer weather. We arrived to
find a couple and their girlfriend (pictured) enjoying a nice soak
and smoke (and a little x-rated fun) in the pool. They were all very
friendly and quite chatty as well. We exercised some hot springs
etiquette and gave them some time before returning to enjoy a
mediocre soak. The scenery however, more than made up for the warm,
murky soak. I lost track of time on a few occasions while gazing
into the virgin forest.
I damaged my trusty
digital camera before this trip so I sadly had to rely on a
disposable camera, which yielded to about half of my pictures not
being developed on each of the 3 rolls.
Rating: B-
Average Rating:
B-
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