I am going to be in Colorado at the beginning of November and would like to combine some hike with the wild hot springs. Again, I am interested in the wild one, not the "resort and spa" one. Ideally, it would require some hike to get there, thus filtering out crowds of the random people.
I would appreciate any suggestions.
Colorado wild hot springs in late fall and winter
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Re: Colorado wild hot springs in late fall and winter
There aren't many wild ones left. Most have been commercialized. But off the top of my head, check out Radium, Penny, South Canyon, Piedra, and Rainbow. There's a few on the San Juan Rivewalk too, and one in Glenwood. You need a permit for Conundrum, and I'm not sure about the status of Rico. Last time I visited there were private property signs posted, but they may be redirecting the water to a public site. That's the last I remember since visiting 47 of them a few years back (2017).
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Re: Colorado wild hot springs in late fall and winter
There are a few on the Colorado right as you enter Glenwood. There is another on the Crystal just north of Redstone, south of Carbondale.
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Re: Colorado wild hot springs in late fall and winter
Last I heard, the new owners of the property in Rico are only allowing locals to use it.susanjoypaul wrote: ↑Tue Sep 28, 2021 1:23 pm ...and I'm not sure about the status of Rico. Last time I visited there were private property signs posted, but they may be redirecting the water to a public site.
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Re: Colorado wild hot springs in late fall and winter
Susan's too modest to mention her own book, so I will:
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Re: Colorado wild hot springs in late fall and winter
Rainbow Hot Springs, north of Pagosa Springs. some 5 miles or so into the wilderness, there's a well marked trail all the way, and there should be campsites near the hot springs.