Description

You will find three waterfalls and hot springs.
Fifth Water Creek, east, is a tributary of the Diamond Fork River.
Spanish Fork. From the, you can access the springs or waterfalls.
Three Forks Trailhead at Diamond Fork Canyon. Or from the Rays Valley
Trailhead (located north of Hwy 6 on Rays Valley Road).
On weekends, hot springs draw large crowds.
weather. Many soaking pools are also available. The water is crystal clear
Positioning yourself at various points can change the temperature.
in the pools and by controlling water flow to the pools.
Warning: Some individuals may choose to bathe in the pools. This is
This is against the law. However, it is quite common to see naked people here.
The lower waterfall is located right next to the main soak pool. The
The second is a multi-tiered photogenic multi-tiered (counting up starting at the bottom).
It is worth exploring waterfalls. Another waterfall is also available
Keep the stream moving.
In winter, snow is typically well packed so you can often hike to it
You can use the hot pools even without snowshoes. You will require a four-wheel-drive
Vehicle to get to the trailhead.
For about 11 minutes, drive Hwy 6 East from Spanish Fork to reach the trailhead.
miles to the sign Diamond Fork Turnoff. Follow the Diamond Fork Road
It will take approximately 10 miles to reach the trailhead. Follow the trailhead to the end.
Small Diamond Fork River, and then continue on the obvious path east into the
canyon. It is wide and well-maintained. It follows the
north side of Sixth Water Creek
Bridge and Fork
The trailhead is approximately one mile above the stream. Cross Sixth
Follow the trail to your right and water at the bridge.
Fifth Water Creek is a smaller creek. You will be on North Side again
you will be hiking to the east.
Main Waterfall
The main pools are located below the first waterfall.
You will be able to see the trail as you go. As you approach the summit, you'll smell sulfur.
area. Hot water may contain sulfur but is otherwise unaffected.
pleasant.
Second Waterfall
The second waterfall, which is higher than the first, can be found just a little further away.
This one is most photogenic. There are two excellent soaking pools.
The stream runs between the first and the second waterfalls.
Rays Valley Trailhead
The waterfalls and hot springs can be reached by hiking down Fifth
Water Creek is accessible from the Rays Valley Trailhead. You can reach this trailhead by following the instructions.
For 22.5 miles from Spanish Fork, continue east on Hwy 6. This is the end.
Continue north on a paved route. It is designated for Sheep
Creek/Strawberry Reservoir. You will reach the end of the road after about 14 miles.
obvious trailhead. (The trailhead sign is usually posted, but vandals may not see it.
Sometimes the sign may be removed. Follow the obvious directions from the trailhead
Trail southwest to the deepening canyon. Fifth Water Creek crosses
Rays Valley Road, right next to the trailhead. But it might not have flowed
Water in certain seasons The stream will quickly pick up as you hike.
water. Follow the stream all the way to the waterfalls.
pools. About 2.5 miles from the trailhead are the main pools. The trail
Easy to maintain and easy to use

Location

389, N Main St, Spanish Fork, UT 84660, US

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