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Diamond Fork Hot Spring, or Fifth Water Hot Spring, as it is also known by is a great outing in the Wasatch Front. Access requires a 2.5 mile hike each way, but the reward is a fabulous natural hot springs in a very forested and beautiful setting.

Trailhead

From Spanish Fork, take highway 6 to mile marker 184.1 (about 11 miles from Spanish Fork) Here, go north on the paved/signed road Diamond Fork. Follow this road 10 miles to the trailhead on the right. The trailhead is well signed and easy to find. In the winter, this road can be snow packed and require 4-wheel drive, but under most conditions, it is accessible to all. The trailhead has a pit toilet and map, but does not allow camping.

Route

From the trailhead, follow the well marked and well traveled trail as it meanders up the left hand side of the stream. About 1/2 way to the falls, the trail crosses a bridge over the stream and begins it's final ascent up the smaller Fifth Creek.

You will likely smell the sulfur from the hot springs before you see them. There are several small pools built in the area of the springs. All have different temperatures. The lower ones are generally cooler, while the ones right below the falls are generally the hottest. There are also some just above the falls.

Note: Diamond Fork/Fifth Hot Spring is a great place to visit, but some careless visitors are leaving trash around. Please bring a small bag and pick up some of it on your way out.

This is a popular place to visit, especially on weekends.

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