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Last post 07-16-2008, 3:11 PM by GreasePot. 7 replies.
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  •  07-08-2008, 8:39 PM 5022

    Hot Springs

    I'm introducing a new lady friend to geocaching next week.  It would be cool to find one near a natural (undeveloped) hot spring.  By developed I mean anything more than a simple rock pool and preferably away from the beaten path. 

    Does anyone know of such a place and would care to share?
  •  07-08-2008, 9:34 PM 5023 in reply to 5022

    Re: Hot Springs

    The closest one I know of is Glenwood Springs.  But I heard that they closed the hobo springs.  From I-70 see where the pipe carries the boiling water over the freeway to the paid springs, follow that to the other side of the freeway (and the river) and you will find a couple of pools in the river.

    If you go farther down I-70, I know there are more springs that are undeveloped.  ForkLMan has some caches near there (at the freeway exit).  These are kind of funky.  People have put out carpeting and stuff around the area.

    Hopefully somebody else has more info for you.

     

    I remember an overnight mountain backpacking trip into a big free hot springs area for my husband's 40th birthday.  Are you interested in a long hike?

  •  07-09-2008, 9:42 PM 5027 in reply to 5022

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    Re: Hot Springs

    Edited 080709 2200: after reviewing I thought the post may have came across wrong, sounded good after a few night caps though... check this site for hot springs in Colorado.


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  •  07-10-2008, 6:39 AM 5028 in reply to 5022

    Re: Hot Springs

    Strawberry Park has a cache near by. This is a great little hot springs that is tucked way back in the hills away from Steamboat Springs. The hot springs is open year-round but winter travel is a no no unless you have 4 wheel drive/winter equipment. (County law)

    The springs has some facilities for overnight stays. It is clothing optional at night and has no other light sources. Trekking from the parking area to the springs can be a challenge at night so bring a headlamp or small flashlight. In the winter it is much worse adding the snow and ice on the path. If using a flashlight, keep the light directed at your feet when walking. If using the pools at night, dress in as little clothing as possible and leave all valuables in your vehicle. There are no places to lock your items and with the darkness it is hard to see who may be getting into your stuff. I have had no problems and typically the crowd is "adult" enough to mind their own business but the chance of mistaken clumps of clothing happen. There are a few sheltered areas to undress/change clothing but you are always subject to public encounters. But again, everybody has to be "adult" about it.

    You will encounter an assortment of people. This is a diverse environment. 'Nuff said about that. (Email me with questions).

    The springs has 3 pools. Hot, Hotter, and "COLD". The pools are rock lined with a sandy/small rock bottom. It is a good time and should not be missed.


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  •  07-12-2008, 10:12 PM 5033 in reply to 5022

    Re: Hot Springs

    The Mt. Princeton/ Antero Hot springs are my favorite in Colorado. There are places where you can sit in the springs with rocks, like you described, and also offer big pools, etc.

    http://www.mtprinceton.com/

     

    Anetro Hot Springs has private cabins w/ their own spring pool. Very private- very nice- kinda spendy. Loads of caches around!

     

  •  07-15-2008, 10:19 AM 5046 in reply to 5033

    Re: Hot Springs

    Rainbow Hot Springs in the Weminuche Wilderness.  I used to go there in the 90s.  I hear they built a bridge, and it gets pretty crowded now.  It's 10 miles round trip. 

    My friend almost drowned here, busted through a snow bridge on snowshoes - so it's probably good they built the bridge!

  •  07-15-2008, 7:39 PM 5047 in reply to 5046

    Re: Hot Springs

    This book has a gazillion waypoints for Colorado hot springs, as well as many other types of Colorado outdoor hot spots. I flipped through it at rei last weekend, looks like a valuable resource for all of us!

    Through my own travels, there are hot springs on the west side of Conundrum Peak. These are the only back country (non-commercialized) hot springs that I've discovered to date.

  •  07-16-2008, 3:11 PM 5058 in reply to 5047

    Re: Hot Springs

    Shhhh! Don't tell anybody about those hot springs, they are very nice, primitive - and I've always had the whole place to myself

     

     

    I just ordered THAT book from the library - it's looks cool!

     

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