COLORADO HOT SPRINGS HIKES
Native Americans have long considered hot springs sacred. Some people claimed they had magic healing powers. But hikers just think hot springs make them feel awfully good after a long day of hiking. Colorado offers some of the world’s best hot springs amid some of the most stunning scenery on Earth.
Conundrum Hot Springs
Conundrum is just outside Aspen in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, so yes, it is popular. But head there midweek and the nation’s highest spring might be all yours. The water emerges in the 100° to 105°F range; perfect for lying back. This is a sensitive salmon spawning area, so visitors are requested not to use soap and to take out all trash and waste.
Bear Valley Hot Springs
An 18-mile canoe ride from the Frank Church-River Junction, Bear Valley Hot Springs feature heated waterfalls and baths averaging 110 degrees. Campers are asked to leave the area as pristine as they find it. Visit our website for more information on hot springs hikes in wonderful Colorado.
