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    • Glenwood Springs, Colorado

      Relax at Glenwood Hot Springs

      4.5
      Glenwood is best known for its large hot springs pool, kept between 90 and 93 degrees, while the minerals in the water are meant to provide a natural therapy to the body. There is also a smaller therapy pool, at 104 degrees, and a spa, as well. You'll find all the amenities you need here, and wi...
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    • Glenwood Springs, Colorado

      Hike the Grizzly Creek Trail

      5.0
      7.9 mi / 1900 ft gain
      Take exit 121 off Interstate 70 (a rest stop exit), and follow signs to a secondary parking lot near Grizzly Creek. This is a great addition to the nearby Hanging Lake & Spouting Rock hikes just 4 miles East on I-70. Because these two are so popular, Grizzly Creek is a great, not very well kn...
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    • Glenwood Springs, Colorado

      Hanging Lake

      4.7
      3.06 mi / 1168 ft gain
      Hanging Lake is a beautifully unique natural wonder. Surrounded by dramatic, pine tree lined cliffs, a unique community of hanging plants thrive beside waterfalls cascading in to this glimmering turquoise pool of water. If this isn’t enough to entice you- the trail leading up to the lake is rathe...
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    • Glenwood Springs, Colorado

      Spouting Rock via Hanging Lakes Trail

      4.4
      2.85 mi / 1529 ft gain
      To get to Spouting Rock you need to take the same trailhead as Hanging Lake. I made the hike in the offseason when there was still ice on the trail and using crampons were imperative. The hike to Hanging Lake is rather steep and while it's only about 1.2 miles long it takes about an hour. Once yo...
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    • Carbondale, Colorado

      Trail Run Mushroom Rock and Red Hill

      5.0
      3 mi
      Mushroom Rock sits high above Colorado Highway 82 overlooking the town of Carbondale. With huge views up the Crystal and Roaring Fork River Valleys, terrain that inspires more desert-Utah than Rocky-Mountain-Colorado, this recreation area feels like a getaway even when it is minutes from Main Str...
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    • New Castle, Colorado

      Snowshoe to Mt. Colorow Overlook

      1.5 mi / 1000 ft gain
      Although this hike could be done in a loop, it is also doable in the out-and-back format. I would recommend the out-and-back during winter months when the more eastern loop (beginning around Mustang Dr) is vulnerable to small avalanches.If you want to do this hike in the winter, head on Alder Ave...
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    • Gypsum, Colorado

      Camp at Deep Creek Campground

      I was driving from Denver to Telluride and wanted a camping spot along the way so I decided to make a random turn off of 70 and sure enough found some beautiful BLM land to camp on. The Deep Creek Campground is along a dirt road about 2 miles off of a paved road. There are 6 camping sites along t...
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    • Carbondale, Colorado

      Camp at Prince Creek

      3.0
      From Colorado State Highway 82, turn south onto Highway 133 (toward Carbondale). Continue south past the Carbondale Main Street roundabout. After two miles, turn East onto Prince Creek Road. Follow this four miles to where the pavement ends. After passing through a cattle gate, BLM land lines the...
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    • Carbondale, Colorado

      Mountain Bike Prince Creek

      Turn south off Colorado State Highway 82 onto Highway 133 toward Carbondale. Continue south past the Carbondale Main Street roundabout. After two miles, turn East onto Prince Creek Road. Follow this four miles to where the pavement ends. This is the best place to park to start biking or running.F...
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    • Gypsum, Colorado

      Camp at Heart Lake

      Ever wanted to pick a spot on the map and just GO for the weekend? That's exactly how we discovered Heart Lake. Our only recommendation is don't do it in October, when it might snow. A lot.As there's not much to do other than hike around up there, we combined the day with a morning mountain bike ...
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    • Gypsum, Colorado

      Camp at Dotsero Crater

      COLORADO'S YOUNGEST VOLCANO The Dotsero crater is Colorado's youngest volcano, erupting a mere 4,200 years ago. While the crater may not be as dramatic as Mt. St Helens, Mt. Baker, or other volcanos in the U.S., it's quite an unusual terrain feature to come across in Colorado, and offers some gre...
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    • Basalt, Colorado

      Camp at Thomas Lake and Summit Mt. Sopris

      5.0
      13 mi / 4400 ft gain
      With the Elk Mountain range behind it, It appears to be standing by itself, and has the resemblance of a grand volcano.From Hwy 133 out of Carbondale, turn down Prince Creek Road and drive 6 miles to the trailhead. The trail is a nice mixture of meadows and woods, with excellent views of the vall...
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    • Basalt, Colorado

      Hike Hay Park

      Head south out of Carbondale on Highway 133. Two miles from the Main Street roundabout, take a left on Prince Creek Road. Follow this road up to Dinkle Divide and follow the signs to Dinkle Lake. Continue up the road until you see a large, fenced in parking area with a toilet on the left. This is...
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    • Rifle, Colorado

      Hike through Rifle Falls State Park

      5.0
      1.5 mi / 70 ft gain
      Rifle Falls State Park is situated just 14 miles north east of major Colorado highway I-70. The park offers a wide variety of activities including hiking, fishing, biking, photography, camping, and spelunking (for the especially adventurous).There are several trails at Rifle Falls, the most popul...
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    • Rifle, Colorado

      Explore Rifle Falls

      4.6
      RIfle Falls is located up Rifle Canyon just outside of the town of Rifle on I-70 in Southern Colorado. After driving by the sign for this gem many times on my drives from Utah to Colorado I made a short detour to check out the falls and have some lunch.The state park is small with a some short tr...
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    • Rifle, Colorado

      Rifle Falls

      5.0
      0.63 mi / 85 ft gain
      Rifle Falls is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Silt, Colorado.
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    Camping and Lodging in Glenwood Springs

    Carbondale / Crystal River KOA Holiday
    Carbondale, Colorado

    Carbondale / Crystal River KOA Holiday

    Glenwood Springs West / Colorado River KOA Holiday
    Silt, Colorado

    Glenwood Springs West / Colorado River KOA Holiday

    Thompson Creek Campground
    Marble, Colorado

    Thompson Creek Campground

    Mollie B White River
    Basalt, Colorado

    Mollie B White River

    Little Maud Campground
    Basalt, Colorado

    Little Maud Campground

    Ruedi Marina Campground
    Basalt, Colorado

    Ruedi Marina Campground

    Guides, Insights and Stories from Glenwood Springs

    New Permit & Shuttle System for Hanging Lake, Colorado

    New Permit & Shuttle System for Hanging Lake, Colorado

    Brynn Schmidt

    The Four Pass Loop (in a day)

    The Four Pass Loop (in a day)

    Kyle Frost

    A Beginner Backpacker's Trek in the Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness

    A Beginner Backpacker's Trek in the Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness

    Chris Kulakowski

    5 Hikes to See Fall Foliage in Aspen

    5 Hikes to See Fall Foliage in Aspen

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    The Ultimate Adventure Bucket List for Aspen, Colorado

    The Ultimate Adventure Bucket List for Aspen, Colorado

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    3 Adventures in Aspen with Beautiful Autumn Leaves

    3 Adventures in Aspen with Beautiful Autumn Leaves

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