Hot Springs of the Nass Valley
Aiyansh Hot Springs
Located at N 558.460 W 12921.235
Parking lot is located about 500m east of this creek
South side of the Nisga'a Highway
Trail head is very steep and slippery, especially in winter
Rest area?
About 50m from the trail head
Another slippery slope
Some area is very wet, gum boots are preferable
Aiyansh Hot Springs
Not too much snow due to the ground warmth
Small creek (cold) run beside it
To clean, unplug pool side pipe
Pool side water exits
Left 2 pipes are the hot springs water
Right 2 pipes, you can direct creek water to cool down the temperature
Very Nice!
Burton Creek Hot Springs
Located at N 5457.061 W 12951.233
Mouth of the Burton Creek
One hour kayaking from Gingolx
Must tie up your boat securely near the land,
the tide change sometimes exceed 20 feet
Malcolm Stewart
Hot Springs expedition partner/guide
Be ware of Grizzlies and Black Bears
Half way up the creek to the Hot Springs
Rough trail is located North-West side of the Burton Creek
The gorge below the above picture
Very slippery rock surface due to moss and moisture
Burton Creek Hot Springs
About 40 minutes hike from the trail head
Several small pools close together
Many salamanders lives in this luke warm pool