Be sure to bring a flashlight at night. Passenger sedans, which are too low to the ground for Road 17N04, should, starting from the Upper Lake U.S. Forest Service station, go a half-mile north on Middle Creek Road. Turn right onto Pitney Lane, then drive a half mile until you see the Berberian Nut Company. Go right at the T-shaped intersection toward French Ridge. At the next turn, about 6.2 miles down the road, turn left and go .8 mile to the spring.
Some people sun themselves on the rocks or the pools' small sandy area.
Others jump off the rocks into the cold hole. Between 5 and 12 people are usually in the pools. Rough road, increased litter, rumor that the owner doesn't like the increase in use and will close the property, pool area so small it can feel crowded, poison oak and minor slipping and sliding on trail.