Gamma Hot Springs
140°F
Source water (NOAA)
12.5mi
Hike, one way
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Fee may apply
Gamma Hot Springs is a very remote hot spring in the Glacier Peak Wilderness with a small natural pool that fits about four people. Reaching it takes roughly 12 to 13 miles of trail plus an off-trail descent, normally as a multi-day trip. As of late 2026 the approach trails are closed by fire and the access road is washed out.
01 · Before you go
Plan your visit
What to expect on the ground: rules, facilities and when to go.
- Camping nearbyNo developed campsites. Multi-day backpack; wilderness camping rules apply.
- 1 pool
- Quiet
- SeasonApproach is through Glacier Peak Wilderness; Suiattle River Road has a history of washouts, and the final descent can be snow covered.
- Closed or out of reach in winter12.5 mile wilderness hike; final descent snow covered. Winter guide
02 · Live
Conditions
Access status, weather and hazards. Closure feeds are checked automatically every morning.
Access
Closed
The Little Giant Fire (172,912 acres, 95% contained) is 19 km away. Roads and trails nearby may be closed. Closed: the Gamma Ridge Trail is closed by the Miner's Fire (reported 20 Aug 2026), and the Suiattle River Road has been washed out at milepost 4.5 since December 2025. Check with the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest before planning a trip.
Checked 22 Oct · updated daily
Steep brushy off-trail descent, loose rock, snow, high-water stream crossings. Source water is about 140F and is only soakable where it mixes with cold creek water. Navigation skills required.
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03 · Route
Getting there
Nearest town: Darrington. Then a 12.5-mile hike, one way.
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Via the Suiattle River Road (FSR 26) to the Suiattle River trailhead, then Trail 784, the Pacific Crest Trail and Gamma Ridge Trail 786, followed by a steep off-trail descent into the Gamma Creek headwaters.
48.1500, −121.0620 · nearest town Darrington, WA
These coordinates are for the spring itself, not the parking area. Navigate to the trailhead named in the directions.
04 · Where to stay
Stay nearby
Start early and stay close. Places to stay near Darrington, from campgrounds to cabins.
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Checked against 3 sources, with closures, wildfires and weather warnings re-checked daily.Show sourcesShare your photosSuggest an update
- hotspringsguides.com (route, distance, pool, hazards)
- wta.org (fire closures)
- hotspringsguides.com (road washout)
