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June 23, 2020 |
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After a good long run the 3rd edition is now out of print (aka: sold out). Glenn and David are working on the next edition, though that's still several years away. In the meantime we'd like to thank everyone who picked up a copy and helped make it a success |
April 5, 2020 |
Pebble Creek (Keyhole) |
Note that under normal circumstances (i.e.: no COVID- |
March 1, 2020 |
Meager Creek & Pebble Creek (Keyhole) |
The Fraser Basin Council public opinion survey has been extended until March 15, 2020. Have your say at https://www.fraserbasin.bc.ca/Hot_Springs_Survey.html . |
February 4, 2020 |
Parks Canada has temporarily closed the pools after an inspection following minor renovations uncovered structural defects. The pools will remain closed until repairs can be made |
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January 10, 2020 |
Meager Creek & Pebble Creek (Keyhole) |
The Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development working with the Lil'wat Nation on a Visitor Use Management Strategy for these springs, to address issues & concerns and work together to identify objectives for future recreation management. With recent changing access (i.e. new roads), they've seen a relative increase in visitation despite closures. The Fraser Basin Council has launched a public online survey for this project: https://www.fraserbasin.bc.ca/Hot_Springs_Survey.html . We urge anyone who would like to provide input on the future access and management of these springs to participate. The survey will close on February 28, 2020 |
October 20, 2019 |
Recent reports are that the springs have been obliterated "via a nasty landslide" |
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April 8, 2018 |
A series of recent low- |
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March 22, 2018 |
Here are four pictures of Weewanie Hot Springs; full size versions are on the "North Coast" page, courtesy of Klaus Urbantke
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March 15, 2018 |
Klaus Urbantke also sent us a few pictures of Shearwater Hot Springs, which can be seen on the "North Coast" page
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February 28, 2018 |
Reader Klaus Urbantke recently shared several pictures of Eucott Bay springs with us, full size version of which can be viewed on the “Central Coast” page
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May 11, 2017 |
Pebble Creek |
According to a posting on the Recreation Sites and Trails BC Facebook page, the Pebble Creek Hot Springs trail is once again closed indefinitely, “due to the presence of at least four aggressive bears in the hot springs area.” The posting goes on to say that “food and garbage frequently left at the hot springs has taught these bears to obtain food from humans. These bears now directly associate food with people, are behaving aggressively, and are obtaining food from tents, and backpacks. In this type of situation bear attacks are very likely. Help us ensure your safety and the survival of these bears and do not enter the area.” |
March 19, 2017 |
CBC News reports that the Ahousat First Nation has signed a 10- |
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January 11, 2017 |
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The trail to the Beta pool is permanently closed, and all Beta pool structures, including the boardwalk, have been removed. This picture was taken during a visit in 2008.
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January 2, 2017 |
Pebble Creek |
The most recent update from the Upper Lillooet Hydro Project is that the Lillooet River trail is open, but that the route is covered in snow and ice with multiple avalanche paths along the trial. There is also only limited snow clearing along the access road. |
September 14, 2016 |
BC Parks reports that the damaged roof over the bathhouse has been replaced by Park Rangers. |
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July 19, 2016 |
Hotspring Island |
According to a Government of Canada announcement, Parks Canada will be spending a total of $655,000 to build two new pools to capture the new locations of the thermal water and to recreate the hot springs experience that was lost in the 2012 earthquake. An updated Bathhouse will also be built, and 900 metres of boardwalk on the island will be replaced as part of the project. |
June 23, 2016 |
Pebble Creek |
The Provincial Government’s “Recreation Sites and Trails BC” Facebook page has posted a public safety notice, stating that the Pebble Creek Hot Springs trail is closed “due to the presence of numerous food- Anyone who ignores the closure could be issued a $115 fine. |
June 3, 2016 |
According to an article by the Peninsula Daily News, the road leading up to the hot springs is closed at the Madison Falls (Elwha) gate due to a washout about 1 mile in, resulting in an 8 mile (13 km) hike up to the old trail head. While closed to vehicles, there is a bypass in place allowing hikers, cyclists, and horses to access the road. Note that bikes aren’t allowed on the trail past the old parking area. |
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November 1, 2015 |
Pebble Creek |
With the ongoing construction of the Upper Lillooet Hydro Project by Innergex Renewable Energy, the old trail to the hot springs has been closed permanently. A new trail, the Liĺwatátkwa7 (Lillooet River) Trail, is now in place. Here are the new access instructions, as of fall 2015. This trip is best when the river levels are low. From the traffic lights and gas station on Highway 99 just before Pemberton, turn left and drive through Pemberton and up the Pemberton Valley. About 25 km from the junction and gas station, take a right at a sign for Gold Bridge. The road soon crosses the Lillooet River; shortly after the pavement ends. About 7.8 km from the Lillooet River bridge, take the left (lower) fork (the right fork is the Hurley River road). There is a gate just after this junction, generally locked from late fall until springs. Watch for logging trucks and other industrial traffic on this road, and use headlights. Just after the 37 km sign you enter the hydro construction zone. Stop at the checkpoint booth and sign in (mandatory, no hassles). Shortly after the 42 km sign, there is a small parking area on the right (signposted). Park here. Cross the road and follow flagging and signs through the active construction zone. The trail drops over the bank, then heads down and upriver to the flats near the river bank. Follow the red markers upriver. It's generally easy to follow; the only place you might have trouble is at one point where you might be tempted to follow the riverbank, but stairs on the right lead up and slightly back. Follow the stairs! From the top of the stairs it's another 10 minutes or so to a new footbridge across Truckwash Creek. In another 5 - This new trail is longer than the old; the company's notice board claims it's about 1.2 km to the first camping area, but with twists and turns, the distance to the hot springs is closer to 2.0 km. Allow about an hour from the parking lot to the springs and about the same on the way out. |
September 28, 2015 |
The South Lillooet forest service road is washed out at South Creek, according to a BC Government backroads report. An entertaining 1st- |
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August 31, 2015 |
A report on SoakersForum indicates that the road to the springs has been deactivated from both the Premier Lake side and from Top of the World / Lussier. It sounds as if the road is now impassable to bikes, ATVs, snowmobiles and the like. It's now a couple of kilometres of rough hiking to get to the springs. The good news is that the pools at the springs are intact. |
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July 25, 2015 |
Tsek |
The In- |
July 12, 2015 |
BC Park Rangers carried out repairs in late June to the cracks between the cinder blocks of the bath house pool and got the hot water running again into the bath house. Rangers also found roof damage caused by a fallen tree. The fallen tree was removed but the roof will need to be repaired on a future work trip. |
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July 11, 2015 |
Shearwater |
Contrary to what we reported last year on this site, the roof is not collapsed or damaged; it is just fine. |
March 30, 2015 |
BC Parks reports that hot water is no longer flowing into the bathhouse. It is unclear whether the pipe is plugged, or if it has become disconnected at the source, or if there is some other problem. |
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March 25, 2015 |
On March 15, 2015 BC Parks carried out repairs to the dock at these hot springs. However, the ramp between shore and the dock was broken in two parts and could not be repaired on site. The ramp was removed and taken to Prince Rupert for repairs or replacement. It is unknown when the ramp will be put back in place. Therefore, be prepared to row ashore from the dock to get to the hot springs. |
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January 9, 2015 |
According to the operator of a whale watching company, the springs are back to normal today. The source measured about 50°C, pretty close to what it normally is. Either the original report was incorrect, or the cool temperatures were a short- |
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January 8, 2015 |
First Nations report that the hot spring at Hot Springs Cove is running cold after the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Tofino yesterday. Here’s hoping the hot water returns soon. See www.hashilthsa.com/news/2015- |
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December 31, 2014 |
The Suiattle River road, which has been closed for 11 years because of washouts, is finally open to its end. See www.wta.org/signpost/hooray- |
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December 30, 2014 |
According to the National Parks Service web site www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/current- |
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October 30, 2014 |
According to a reliable source, the airstrip at the mouth of the Sheemahant River is now overgrown, though float planes can still land on Owikeno Lake at the old logging camp. The road to the springs is still good for walking. The large bridge across the Sheemahant is in good condition, but the bridge across a side creek between there and the springs is washed out, and the creek crossing is not easy. There are no usable soaking tubs or pools, but the water is as hot as ever. |
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August 23, 2014 |
According to a recent report on bivouac.com, the road is now open the the very end and the parking area for the Dewar Creek trail. In the last few kilometres, there are two creeks to ford; one may require 4 wheel drive. |
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August 17, 2014 |
The route described in the new book is now in excellent condition. From the parking spot described on page 37, follow the trail through the timber. There is an excellent view of the 2010 Mount Meager landslide along the way. After a long climb, you reach the old logging road; this is about 5 km from the trail head. Follow the road until it forks. The left (straight ahead) branch follows a new trail to the Harrison Hut, well above timberline, a long, tough hike. Instead, take the right switchback down and follow roads to the springs. Time is probably about 4 hours. We will post more details when we have done the hike. |
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August 17, 2014 |
Shearwater |
The roof on the bath house has apparently collapsed. No word on when it will be rebuilt. |
August 17, 2014 |
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It’s here! Yes, the new book is out and arriving in stores right now! At 304 pages, it’s packed with plenty of new full- |
May 18, 2014 |
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We’re very excited to announce that the new 3rd edition has been sent to the printers, and will be landing on shelves soon. It’s a completely new book: every spring has been revised and updated, we’ve added more pictures (and they’re all in colour), updated the layout, and added a new co- |