๐ Fifth Water Hot Spring โ A Hidden Autumn Oasis in Utah
๐ Diamond Fork Rd, Springville, UT 84663 "Parking amid the maple grove in deep autumn, I find frost-touched leaves redder than February flowers." ๐ Just outside Salt Lake City, this place brings ancient poetry to life! Hillsides covered in maples look like a spilled paint palette โ shades of orange, red, gold, and brown blending under the steam of natural hot springs. The turquoise-blue pools instantly wash away the autumn chill. Soaking in the warm, natural springs on a crisp fall day is pure bliss ๐ If you live near Salt Lake City โ donโt miss this stunning spot! ๐ What to Bring: Sandals or Water Shoes โ The pool bottoms are rocky. Bring footwear (learn from my painful mistake! ๐ญ) Water โ Soaking dehydrates you. Pack extra! Snacks โ Sneak in some treats to enjoy by the springs ๐ Towel, Change of Clothes & Swimsuit ๐ ๐ธ Photo & Visit Tips: โช๏ธ About 1.5 hours drive from Salt Lake City โช๏ธ ~1.5-hour hike from the parking area to the springs โช๏ธ P3 โ On your way back, donโt miss this super photogenic spot! ๐ ฟ๏ธ Parking Tips: โ $10 per vehicle (credit cards accepted at the entrance machine) โ Annual pass holders may get in free (not confirmed) โ Limited spots โ if full, try turning left out of the lot and park carefully along the right side โ NO parking on the right side after exiting โ strictly enforced! โ๏ธ Winter Warning โ A Totally Different Experience! My first winter visit last year was rough โ not recommended without serious prep. I endured an 8-hour hike in below-freezing temps, slippery trails, and slid down most of the descent on my rear โ extremely cold and risky. If you go in winter: Must bring: Ice spikes / crampons, traction devices, and full cold-weather gear. #FifthWaterHotSprings #UtahHotSprings #AutumnInUtah #HikeSLC #FallColors
