at Bear River Hot Springs
Get haunted. Then get heated.
For more than a decade, a grizzly the sheepmen called Old Ephraim roamed the high country above Cache Valley. From 1910 to 1923 he slipped every trap and outran every hunter sent after him, leaving hundreds of slaughtered sheep and cattle in his wake. When the last shot finally rang out in the mountains, the valley thought the hunt was over.
It wasn't. Every October, something stirs in those hills again.
Walk the trail and see for yourself ›Come explore the haunted trail attraction that retells the story of Old Ephraim, the giant grizzly that terrorized Cache Valley from 1910-1923 and became a local legend as he evaded capture from the best hunters and continued to kill hundreds of farm animals.
The 25 minute haunt is separated from the hot pools and includes multiple legendary scenes, a straw maze, a hike up the closed water slide and down the tower steps, and a raft ride across the Olympic pool. Bring your outdoor clothes and shoes for the haunt and then bring your swimsuit for the hot pools!
Haunted trail open until 11, pools open until 1am.
Get Haunted and then get Heated!Buy online early and save. Haunt & Soak adds a night in the hot pools after the trail. Add a Fast Pass to any ticket.
Online, before Oct 3
From Oct 3
Any open night
Up to 6 people. Thursdays only.
Kids under 5 are free. No ticket needed.
Wear outdoor clothes and shoes for the trail. Bring a swimsuit for the pools.
Oct 15, 22, 29
Oct 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31
About 25 minutes from the first scene to the far side of the pool.
Bear River Hot Springs
3696 N. 1600 E.
Preston, ID 83263
Questions about tickets, groups, or accessibility? Give us a call.
Phone: 208-852-0266
Address: 3696 N. 1600 E., Preston, ID 83263
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