Table of Contents

Cover

Tour Summary

Introduction

Tips

Chapter 1 - Rocky Mountain Hot

Chapter 2 - Heated Homestead

Chapter 3 - Joyfully Hot

Chapter 4 - Hot Mud

Maps

Author Biography

Publisher

Tour Summary

Want to get into hot water? Head for Colorado’s Hot Springs Trail! Just three hours from Denver awaits a relaxing world of geothermal springs that nourishes a thriving Colorado spa industry - set amid a kaleidoscope of towering mountains, raging whitewaters, and spiritual valleys. It’s all here, including the world’s largest outdoor hot mineral springs swimming pool, a family-style hot springs resort, a spiritual valley hot springs center, South-Pacific-Island-style mud bath hot springs, and underground soaking caves. En route: an open-air swing-fling over a huge canyon, river rafting, wine tasting, tundra, alligators, UFOs, and some legendary folk. Relax! Enjoy! Back to Table of Contents

Introduction

The Rocky Mountain state of Colorado has over 29 hot mineral springs, where you can soak, swim, and relax, for a few hours - or a few weeks! Most are located 3 hours or less from Denver: you'll be driving over paved roads.

There’s a hot mineral springs for everyone, including a geothermal pool that tops even Iceland’s famed Blue Lagoon!

You'll find lots of local attractions, regional foods, and exciting outdoor activities, all set in diverse terrain with varied micro-climates.

You don’t even have to bring a bathing suit - you can buy a one-time-wear swimsuit onsite!

On this tour you can "get into hot water" at Colorado’s 4 most popular hot springs lodgings, in Glenwood Springs, Nathrop, Moffat, and Idaho Springs. Ideally, you can visit all 4 in 7 days, with ample time to enjoy each one.

First, you’ll travel directly to the gem of Colorado’s blue lagoons, at Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge and Pool. Here is the largest outdoor geothermal swimming pool in the world!

Then drop over the Continental Divide to the family-style Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort.

Up next: a relaxing sojourn at Joyful Journeys Hot Springs Spa, in Colorado’s spiritual valley.

Finally, enjoy a mud bath and geothermal swim at Indian Hot Springs, a memorable treat saved for last, before returning to Denver.

The drive, over 4 of the state’s most scenic routes, is a breathtaking showcase of Colorado’s stunning, dramatic diversity.

The first section of our tour takes you from Denver along Interstate-70 directly to Glenwood Springs, about a 3-hour drive through the magnificent Rocky Mountains. Let’s go! Back to Table of Contents