We've been discovering a bit of magic and healing in natures, natural hot baths. We've noticed a difference in our skin, hair, and overall sense of being as we've soaked in the rich mineral content, the therapeutic heat, and surrounding nature.
We're not the only ones who think there is something powerful going on at these hot springs. Balneology is the branch of medical science concerned with the therapeutic value of baths, especially those taken with natural mineral waters. This branch of medicine has been commonly practiced in parts of Japan and Europe for ages.
The Ute Indians were the first to unearth the healing benefits of the mineral rich waters found in the natural occurring hot springs in the Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico territory. They called the waters, Tampah, meaning 'big medicine'.
As we soaked in the hot springs, we dreamed of living in an earlier time, when more likely we would have discovered these mystic waters. We both claimed we would've set up shelter near by and enjoyed these waters most days. We wondered if anyone who came before us did just that, for a period of time.
there are a handful of pools with varying temperatures
the three forks trail weaves alongside diamond fork river and fifth water creek 
directions:
take exit 258 off the I-15 south, towards highway US-6 (toward Price/Manti), Spanish Fork Canyon. Drive around 11 miles, to mile marker 184.1, take a right here, at the turn off to Diamond Fork Canyon. You'll drive about another 10 miles and come across three forks trail head. You can't see the sign until you've about past it, so whenever you come across a small parking lot take a look back, and check your not passing three forks trailhead. Theres room to park and a pit loo. Its about a 2.5 mile hike in and 2.5 mile hike back. The trail is pretty straight forward, walk straight past the first bridge with the metal gate. Don't take the trail through the gate, and you'll be on your way. Bring plenty of water, the hike and the heat from the hot springs will dehydrate you. Wear shoes with good traction, and no hike is complete with out some trail snacks.
take exit 258 off the I-15 south, towards highway US-6 (toward Price/Manti), Spanish Fork Canyon. Drive around 11 miles, to mile marker 184.1, take a right here, at the turn off to Diamond Fork Canyon. You'll drive about another 10 miles and come across three forks trail head. You can't see the sign until you've about past it, so whenever you come across a small parking lot take a look back, and check your not passing three forks trailhead. Theres room to park and a pit loo. Its about a 2.5 mile hike in and 2.5 mile hike back. The trail is pretty straight forward, walk straight past the first bridge with the metal gate. Don't take the trail through the gate, and you'll be on your way. Bring plenty of water, the hike and the heat from the hot springs will dehydrate you. Wear shoes with good traction, and no hike is complete with out some trail snacks.
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