Discover Glenwood Springs: Hotels, Hot Springs, and Caves

Local attractions range from distinctive pool features to underground rock chambers, named trail routes, and an event held annually in October.

Hot springs: Pools and geothermal springs

At Glenwood Hot Springs Resort, the Grand Pool is the world’s largest hot springs pool. The Therapy Pool has a water temperature of 104 degrees; the temperature may vary during operation. The resort also includes the Sopris Splash Zone, a family-friendly water park whose features may change. Iron Mountain Hot Springs has 16 original geothermal hot springs. Iron Mountain’s Family Zone includes a large Family Mineral Pool and a Jetted Mineral Spa. So, pool size, temperature, and the water park are highlights at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort, while Iron Mountain is characterized by its geothermal springs and dedicated Family Zone. If the temperature or the Splash Zone’s features affect your plans, check the latest information before your visit.

Caves and underground rock chambers

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park is America’s only mountaintop theme park. Glenwood Caverns features a wide variety of cave formations, making it one of the most richly decorated caves in Colorado. The Vapor Caves at Yampah Spa & Vapor Caves consist of three interconnected underground rock chambers. When narrowing down your options, you can distinguish these cave features: the variety of formations at Glenwood Caverns and the layout of three connected chambers at the Vapor Caves. The theme park, meanwhile, is characterized by its mountaintop location.

Trails for biking, hiking, and walking

For trips on foot or by bike, details about permitted activities and route length can help. The Glenwood Canyon Recreation Path is 16.3 miles each way from Glenwood Springs. It can be used for various forms of biking, walking, hiking, and inline skating. The paved Rio Grande Trail is a rails-to-trails route that follows the Roaring Fork River from Glenwood Springs to Aspen; activities include hiking, road biking, mountain biking, walking, jogging, and inline skating. Both trails allow hiking, walking, and inline skating. The Rio Grande Trail also allows jogging, road biking, and mountain biking, while the Canyon Path accommodates various forms of biking. The route information also differs: the Canyon Path has a length listed per direction, while the Rio Grande Trail’s river route and endpoints are specified.

River trips and seasonal conditions

The lower section of the Roaring Fork River is navigable as far as Two Rivers Park. A boat ramp is located there, at the confluence of the Roaring Fork River and the Colorado River. River access and conditions vary by season; check conditions before planning a trip.

Ghost Walk in October

The Glenwood Springs Historical Society and the Frontier Museum host an annual Ghost Walk through Linwood Cemetery in October. If you’d like to plan your trip around this event, check the specific event dates in advance.

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