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Prince Albert Hot Springs |
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Mt.
Bennet Hills Area |
Overall Rating: X |
Elevation: n/a |
Water Temperature:
101° to 109° |
North
of Glenns Ferry |
Usage Level: Low |
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Pool Condition
The upper pool features rock and dirt-walls with a dirt and silt
bottom. The 2nd, lower pool is a long metal trough that can be
drained and filled. |
Dates Visited: |
Trash Levels: |
Bug Levels: |
01.22.06 |
n/a |
None |
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Water Clarity:
n/a |
Visibility:
Low |
Odor(s):
n/a |
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Wildlife Sighted:
Mule Deer |
Seasonal Notes
Unless you have a monster truck - don't expect to be able to reach
the hot springs during winter or heavy rain conditions. The road
turns into muck-pots in rain and may be washed out as you get closer
to the hot springs as a creek runs through it. 4x4 Recommended
except during the dry, warm months. |
Camping Notes
There are a few primitive sites
available near the hot springs. |
Briefings
01.22.06
My 2nd attempt at Prince Albert was cut fairly short. The 1st time I
was here I made it all the way out to where the road deteriorates
into a creek. I stepped out of my truck and "CRUNCH" - the entire
ground was covered with crickets! Hundreds of thousands of crickets;
in some places bubbling out of the ground like a spring. After some
light exploration I gave up, mostly because of the cricket festival
- I didn't want to impact any sort of mating, breeding or migration.
This time, the soft,
muddy roads gave way to slow driving and led to an impassable
water-over-road situation (see pic above). Plus, the road only gets
worse from this point. I'll try again, but next time during the dry
season.
Rating X
Overall Rating: X |
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Hot Springs Guide Books,
Idaho
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