Glenwood Hot Springs Pool Colorado
Glenwood Springs, United States
- Location
- Glenwood Springs, United States
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 39 °C
- pH
- 7.2
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Opened in 1888 in a Colorado mountain valley, Glenwood Hot Springs Pool grew into the largest mineral hot springs pool in the world. Its water comes from the Yampah spring — named 'Big Medicine' by the Ute tribes who bathed there long before settlers arrived — emerging at around 122°F before being cooled for the main pool, which stretches 405 feet.
Insider tip — Glenwood's massive outdoor pool is open year-round, and winter is when it truly shines — steam rises around you while snow blankets the canyon walls. Use the large main pool for laps and the smaller, warmer basin to unwind. It's right off I-70, making it an effortless Rocky Mountain road trip stop.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 39 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.