Thank you Ryan for this trip report. I too am a new naturist and working on my "freedom and liberation". After reading your report, you have spurred me on to actually go on a hike next week while I'm off work. I have been reviewed this site over the years and have friends who occasionally hike to the springs but never tagged along.
You have reminded me to pack in some needed items, sunscreen for sure and a plastic bag to haul out anything I find. Hope to meet some nice people like you did on my visit. I was a bit afraid of the all over "white tan" that I know I'll be sporting, but you helped alieve that particular fear. Maybe we will meet there some day so I can thank you for inspiring me in person.