Friday Hike: Bagby Hot Springs

Public Soaking Tub at Bagby
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I was scared, yet determined to hike my first hike.  This was, after all why I moved to Oregon in the first place.

So amid snow and road closures I drove to Bagby Hot Springs.  I got lost once and ended up in deep snow before turning around and finding the correct road.

Once I got to the trailhead and saw other 4-wheel drive vehicles I felt some relief and excitement.

The hike wasn't long, but it was still three miles and for me, three miles was strenuous.  I made it to the spring (Joy!) and took a quick soak.  By then it was already starting to get dark.  So I headed back and seemed to cross one more bridge than when I hiked in.  Hm.  Either I managed to find a loop somewhere, or my nerves were getting to me.

Bagby Hot Springs Area Map
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Next time maybe a little less on the pushing myself and a little more preparation and communication.

Overall though, I was happy.  I came, I soaked, I hiked.  Happy.