Thanks for the help. I had a great day at the springs today. Definitely easier to cross the creek some 40-50 feet downstream from the pools. But either way, the water wasn't ridiculously cold--I kind of liked it and jumped in a few times during the day.
Some people just wouldn't cross it though, and turned back in frustration. A really nice couple rigged up another raft and rope situation for people to use if you need to.
Can't wait for some of the foliage to come back -- the shade situation at the creek is limited and it was actually pretty warm today. Inspired by the couple above and a new friend that I met there, had my first nude hike out from the springs--the only way to go!