Swimming Pool   Eighty feet long and without a drop of chlorine, many guests say this is their favorite swimming pool in the world. The constant flow of fresh spring water through the pool keeps it clean. Although this is the "coolest" pool at Valley View, it is still always warm - temperatures range from the mid-80's in winter to about 90° in summer.  Please note - the swimming pool is drained and cleaned every Wednesday morning. In the summer and fall it it usually filled and re-opened by mid-afternoon, but in the winter and spring when our water flow is lower it may not be open until Wednesday evening or Thursday morning. If access to the Swimming Pool is important to you, please keep this in mind when making reservations for Wednesday night stays.

Hot Pool   Living up to its name, the Hot Pool has the hottest water at Valley View, averaging between 104° and 106°. It is an integral part of our hydroelectric system, as excess electricity not being used elsewhere is used to heat the water an additional 10 degrees or so from its natural mid-90's temperature. As you might expect, this is one of the most popular pools in the winter!  Important - Though it is the shallowest pool and right next to the swimming pool, the Hot Pool may be too hot for small children - please use caution.

Soaking Pond   The largest and deepest of the natural ponds and the first one up the trail, the Soaking Pond is about a two minute walk from the Swimming Pool. The temperature ranges from 93° in the winter to 98° in mid-late summer, though it is most commonly about 95° to 97°. The water temperature in the back half of the pond (and particularly at the back wall) are somewhat warmer than the pool overall.

Waterfall Pond   Perhaps the "coziest" of the natural ponds and the second one up the trail, the Waterfall Pond (or "Pipe Pool") is another two minute walk from the Soaking Pond. The temperatures are similar to the Soaking Pond, usually in the 95° to 97° range. The pond gets its name from the stream of water flowing out of a wooden pipe at the back of the pond, which is great for sitting under and letting the water wash your cares away.

Meadow Pond   Is the "undiscovered" pond as some guests don't even know it's there, another two minutes past the Waterfall Pond. The smallest and shallowest pond, it is also often the coolest so it generally sees more use in the summer and fall than in the winter and spring. If you're looking for privacy and quiet, this may be the place. The pond sits in an open meadow with clear views to the west, making it a great place to watch the sunset.