Diamond Fork
Near Spanish Fork, Utah lies a hidden gem of a trail and hot springs which I only discovered this year. Fifth Water Hot Springs is found after a 2.5 mile hike into the Uinta National Forest. The trail there is filled with lush green trees and small cascading waterfalls - one of the most beautiful hikes I have been on around this area.
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Sparkles
Just a few weeks ago I had the opportunity to hang with my 11 year old son and his scout troop up at a wonderful waterfall and hot springs. Well, I didn’t get enough, and came home so excited that I took the family up the next weekend.
We camped a night in our big family tent, hiked the 2.2 miles (or so) there and another 2.2 miles back to enjoy the waterfalls, the gorgeous scenery, and the hot springs.
Walking in the river, I bent down to get the camera low with the fisheye lens and snapped a few RAW/NEF photos. The water is refreshing (i.e. freezing) mainly, some places were boiling where the hot springs come out, and a few places, like the pool below, are just right. One of the best weekends replayed with the family - we’re sure spoiled here in Utah!
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ISO Speed: 200
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