![]() ![]() You may encounter deer and other wildlife enjoying the shallow pools. This warm watery getaway outside of Pagosa Springs requires a mile hike. Frazier says it can sometimes be a clean and pleasant soak - or you may discover a lot of trash left from previous bathers. ![]() Just outside of Glenwood, this wild spring is always full of surprises. The Colorado Department of Transportation has added a large parking area. It's unofficial caretaker is a Sikh, who reportedly wears only his white turban. But devotees to the springs removed the boulders and revived the pools. At one time, it was bulldozed over because a neighboring ranch owner complained about people bathing nude. This wild spring is on the Crystal River near Carbondale. Radium is a popular spot for rafters, boaters and kayakers as well. To reach the springs, it's about a mile hike across a mesa to a cliff above the Colorado River, then a scramble down a rock chimney. This sizable, natural pool is located on the Colorado River near Vail. They are located in remote areas of Colorado and require a sometimes lengthy hike to enjoy their soothing pools. But Frazier says there are six "wild" ones open to the public. Popular springs like Pagosa and Steamboat can be reached by car. She spoke with Colorado Matters host Ryan Warner about the history and health benefits of the state's "sweet soaking spots," like the Iron Springs, which is set to open in Glenwood in April. There are popular pools like Glenwood Springs, wild springs gurgling in remote areas, and "clothing optional" bathing spots.įormer Rocky Mountain News reporter Deborah Frazier profiles 44 hot springs in her book "Colorado's Hot Springs." The third edition hit bookshelves recently. Colorado is home to hundreds of hot springs. But you've got to find a way to get to them first - and some are easier to access than others. Despite all the snow in Colorado lately, there are places where it's always balmy. ![]()
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