Instead, we hiked downstream along the Wild River Trail to the SpruceBrook Campsite, a short trek which brought us to a magical spot at the convergence of the two rivers.
Here, the SpruceBrook runs crystal clear into the brown, mineral-infused waters of the Wild River, forming a multitude of pools that are perfect for whiling away a summer day in the mountains.
In an effort to preserve the land, the SpruceBrook Shelter was removed after the Wilderness Area designation of a few years ago, but there are several established campsites on a ridge up above the river.