The Hot Springs Haven Guide to Glenwood Springs and the Roaring Fork Valley
Rachel
The Hot Springs Haven Guide to Glenwood Springs and the Roaring Fork Valley
Hot Springs
The Iron Mountain Hot Springs is a must-visit, especially for adults since you can sip a beverage and try out all of the different temperature pools while overlooking the Colorado River. They have 16 natural pools that anyone over 5 years of age can soak in, a family pool and jetted spa for families with kids under 5 years old. They have a new section for 21 years old and up that has 10 pools with different minerals that are mixed into the water so that the water is like famous hot springs in other places in the world, a cold plunge pool, and a float pool with lots of salt like the dead sea. It is very close - only a 5 minute drive away!
Towels and lockers are included, and you need to book a 3 hour reservation on their website in advance if you are planning on visiting at a popular time.
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Iron Mountain Hot Springs
281 Centennial StThe Iron Mountain Hot Springs is a must-visit, especially for adults since you can sip a beverage and try out all of the different temperature pools while overlooking the Colorado River. They have 16 natural pools that anyone over 5 years of age can soak in, a family pool and jetted spa for families with kids under 5 years old. They have a new section for 21 years old and up that has 10 pools with different minerals that are mixed into the water so that the water is like famous hot springs in other places in the world, a cold plunge pool, and a float pool with lots of salt like the dead sea. It is very close - only a 5 minute drive away!
Towels and lockers are included, and you need to book a 3 hour reservation on their website in advance if you are planning on visiting at a popular time.
If you are traveling with younger kids, we would recommend that you visit the Glenwood Hot Springs! There is a huge outdoor pool area, a splash zone for littler ones, and slides. Lockers are free, but towels are purchased, so be sure to borrow the towels that we have next to the welcome table in the living room.
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Piscina de aguas termales de Glenwood
401 N River StIf you are traveling with younger kids, we would recommend that you visit the Glenwood Hot Springs! There is a huge outdoor pool area, a splash zone for littler ones, and slides. Lockers are free, but towels are purchased, so be sure to borrow the towels that we have next to the welcome table in the living room.
This is a small, family-friendly hot springs with beautiful views that is reasonably priced in Redstone. They have limited reserved spots, so make sure to call at least 48 hours in advance to reserve for a 4 hour time slot.
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Avalanche Ranch
12863 CO-133This is a small, family-friendly hot springs with beautiful views that is reasonably priced in Redstone. They have limited reserved spots, so make sure to call at least 48 hours in advance to reserve for a 4 hour time slot.
This can be a hit-or-miss wild, natural hot springs experience that is only for adventurous adults and not good for kids (sometimes there is nudity or strange characters hanging around.) We would recommend that you do a google search before you go to get an idea of whether this is something you are interested in.
REMEMBER: Pack out your trash and never put your head underwater in a wild, natural hot spring.
South Canyon Hot Springs
This can be a hit-or-miss wild, natural hot springs experience that is only for adventurous adults and not good for kids (sometimes there is nudity or strange characters hanging around.) We would recommend that you do a google search before you go to get an idea of whether this is something you are interested in.
REMEMBER: Pack out your trash and never put your head underwater in a wild, natural hot spring.
This is a very small, wild, natural hot springs in the Crystal River that only exists in low water. The secret is out on this spot, so this can get crowded and has limited parking in a canyon, so you may end up out of luck and having to turn around. There is also sometimes nudity, so this is not recommended for kids.
REMEMBER: Pack out your trash and never put your head underwater in a wild, natural hot spring.
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Penny Hot Springs
This is a very small, wild, natural hot springs in the Crystal River that only exists in low water. The secret is out on this spot, so this can get crowded and has limited parking in a canyon, so you may end up out of luck and having to turn around. There is also sometimes nudity, so this is not recommended for kids.
REMEMBER: Pack out your trash and never put your head underwater in a wild, natural hot spring.
Skiing
This is a really fun local ski hill that is great for families. They are even in the process of adding a new lift to expand their steeper terrain.
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Sunlight Mountain Resort
10901 Co Rd 117This is a really fun local ski hill that is great for families. They are even in the process of adding a new lift to expand their steeper terrain.
If you love great groomers and park skiing/riding, this is the place for you! Their parking lot fills up early, but they have a really easy shuttle system, so you can park at Brush Creek/Hwy 82 intercept lot and take one of the frequent shuttles to the mountain. This is also where they hold the Winter X Games every year!
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Buttermilk Ski Resort
38700 CO-82If you love great groomers and park skiing/riding, this is the place for you! Their parking lot fills up early, but they have a really easy shuttle system, so you can park at Brush Creek/Hwy 82 intercept lot and take one of the frequent shuttles to the mountain. This is also where they hold the Winter X Games every year!
Snowmass is the biggest Aspen mountain that has a little bit of something for everyone. They also have a village with shopping and restaurants at the base for non-skiers or après.
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Snowmass Village
Snowmass is the biggest Aspen mountain that has a little bit of something for everyone. They also have a village with shopping and restaurants at the base for non-skiers or après.
Aspen Highlands is a smaller, steep mountain that is not for beginners. If you are an expert and like to earn your turns, you can hike the highlands bowl to access some very cool terrain near the tree line. There is VERY limited parking at highlands, so you will need to park at one of the down-valley lots and take the ski shuttle (I recommend Brush Creek/Hwy 82 since there is always plenty of parking.)
Aspen Highlands is also famous for Cloud Nine, the highest grossing restaurant per square foot. If you like to have $125 bottles of veuve clicquot sprayed on you, this is your spot (and thank you for choosing the Hot Springs Haven over the Jerome or the St Regis!)
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Aspen Highlands Ski Resort
199 Prospector RdAspen Highlands is a smaller, steep mountain that is not for beginners. If you are an expert and like to earn your turns, you can hike the highlands bowl to access some very cool terrain near the tree line. There is VERY limited parking at highlands, so you will need to park at one of the down-valley lots and take the ski shuttle (I recommend Brush Creek/Hwy 82 since there is always plenty of parking.)
Aspen Highlands is also famous for Cloud Nine, the highest grossing restaurant per square foot. If you like to have $125 bottles of veuve clicquot sprayed on you, this is your spot (and thank you for choosing the Hot Springs Haven over the Jerome or the St Regis!)
Aspen Mountain is a challenging mountain with lots of great terrain (not recommended for beginners.) Keep your eyes peeled for celebrities, "shrines" in the trees, and lots of moguls. There is not a lot of parking in Aspen and a lot of it is paid or reserved, so you may want to park in one of the shuttle lots (Brush Creek/Hwy 82 is the biggest and most reliable) and take the ski shuttle to the base.
The base of Aspen Mountain is right in the middle of the town of Aspen, so you can do some window shopping at the designer stores after your ski day! Gorsuch Ski Cafe near the main base has a great bratwurst and beer deal. Also be sure to look up events on the mountain or in town since there are often great free concerts and art exhibits.
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Aspen Mountain Ski Resort
601 E Dean StAspen Mountain is a challenging mountain with lots of great terrain (not recommended for beginners.) Keep your eyes peeled for celebrities, "shrines" in the trees, and lots of moguls. There is not a lot of parking in Aspen and a lot of it is paid or reserved, so you may want to park in one of the shuttle lots (Brush Creek/Hwy 82 is the biggest and most reliable) and take the ski shuttle to the base.
The base of Aspen Mountain is right in the middle of the town of Aspen, so you can do some window shopping at the designer stores after your ski day! Gorsuch Ski Cafe near the main base has a great bratwurst and beer deal. Also be sure to look up events on the mountain or in town since there are often great free concerts and art exhibits.
Food scene
The Riviera is a long-standing Glenwood Springs restaurant that has excellent food if you want a nice night out (in Rachel's opinion, the best food in Glenwood Springs.)
It is located right downtown, and they catered Bryce and Rachel's micro-wedding a few years ago.
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Riviera Supper Club & Piano Bar
702 Grand AveThe Riviera is a long-standing Glenwood Springs restaurant that has excellent food if you want a nice night out (in Rachel's opinion, the best food in Glenwood Springs.)
It is located right downtown, and they catered Bryce and Rachel's micro-wedding a few years ago.
The food here is really great and creative (their chef is well known from when he used to work in Aspen), and I would absolutely recommend here for a nice dinner or brunch. My uncle says they have the best burger in the valley and comes here often in the afternoon after going on a ski tour! Since it is not right downtown, this can be a good place to check if you are worried about long wait times at the downtown restaurants.
Hugo's
The food here is really great and creative (their chef is well known from when he used to work in Aspen), and I would absolutely recommend here for a nice dinner or brunch. My uncle says they have the best burger in the valley and comes here often in the afternoon after going on a ski tour! Since it is not right downtown, this can be a good place to check if you are worried about long wait times at the downtown restaurants.
This is a good spot for "New American" fare that is in a prime downtown location. They have tons of interesting seasonal menu options and the atmosphere is great.
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The Pullman
330 7th StThis is a good spot for "New American" fare that is in a prime downtown location. They have tons of interesting seasonal menu options and the atmosphere is great.
This is a very tasty Mexican food restaurant that originated in Carbondale and now has a location in Glenwood. Get the shrimp enchiladas and thank me later! It does get very crowded, so you may have a long wait to get seated.
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FRIDA AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD
1814 Grand AveThis is a very tasty Mexican food restaurant that originated in Carbondale and now has a location in Glenwood. Get the shrimp enchiladas and thank me later! It does get very crowded, so you may have a long wait to get seated.
This is a long-time Glenwood Springs establishment with great food for a nice night out. I especially like to go there for lunch because there salads and sandwiches are delicious.
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Juicy Lucy's Steakhouse
308 7th StThis is a long-time Glenwood Springs establishment with great food for a nice night out. I especially like to go there for lunch because there salads and sandwiches are delicious.
Kanpai is off of the beaten path in south Glenwood Springs, but has tasty sushi and is right down the road from Sunlight if you are looking for some good food after skiing or hiking!
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Kanpai
3950 Midland AveKanpai is off of the beaten path in south Glenwood Springs, but has tasty sushi and is right down the road from Sunlight if you are looking for some good food after skiing or hiking!
Ming's Cafe originated in Carbondale and has very tasty Chinese, Thai and Japanese food options. Their Glenwood location is right downtown and takeout is great, too!
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Ming’s Cafe Glenwood Springs
721 Grand AveMing's Cafe originated in Carbondale and has very tasty Chinese, Thai and Japanese food options. Their Glenwood location is right downtown and takeout is great, too!
If you love momos, go here. If you don't know what a momo is, go here (or to their location in the Glenwood Meadows) and eat some!
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Nepal Restaurant
6824 CO-82If you love momos, go here. If you don't know what a momo is, go here (or to their location in the Glenwood Meadows) and eat some!
If you are looking for tasty, fast Mexican food in West Glenwood, check out Jilbertitos! It is order at the counter service and a small, informal place that is also a good option for takeout.
Jilbertito's Mexican Food
51241 Hwy 6If you are looking for tasty, fast Mexican food in West Glenwood, check out Jilbertitos! It is order at the counter service and a small, informal place that is also a good option for takeout.
The Glenwood Canyon Brewpub is a long-time Glenwood establishment with pub food and beer. They have a new food menu, and you have to check it out!
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Glenwood Canyon Brewpub
402 7th StThe Glenwood Canyon Brewpub is a long-time Glenwood establishment with pub food and beer. They have a new food menu, and you have to check it out!
This is (in Rachel's opinion) the best pizza in Glenwood! Great for dining in downtown or taking out.
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Rocky Mountain Pizza Co.
205 8th StThis is (in Rachel's opinion) the best pizza in Glenwood! Great for dining in downtown or taking out.
Smoke is in a prime downtown location and has good barbecue!
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Smoke Modern Barbeque
713 Grand AveSmoke is in a prime downtown location and has good barbecue!
Slope & Hatch has tasty and creative tacos right downtown. They are very small and get busy, so you may consider doing takeout if it is crowded.
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Slope & Hatch
208 7th StSlope & Hatch has tasty and creative tacos right downtown. They are very small and get busy, so you may consider doing takeout if it is crowded.
Chomps has so many good sandwiches! If you are from the front range and enjoy Snarf's, you will love Chomps! It is one of the only places in Glenwood that Rachel would spend her hard-earned babysitting money when she was in high school.
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Chomps Deli
216 6th StChomps has so many good sandwiches! If you are from the front range and enjoy Snarf's, you will love Chomps! It is one of the only places in Glenwood that Rachel would spend her hard-earned babysitting money when she was in high school.
This is a new smash burger and fried chicken sandwich place that is great! They have seating inside, but it is an order at the counter/ more casual place than a sit-down restaurant.
Underbelly Burger Co.
This is a new smash burger and fried chicken sandwich place that is great! They have seating inside, but it is an order at the counter/ more casual place than a sit-down restaurant.
This is the best liquor store in Glenwood Springs (according to Rachel and Bryce)! They have a top-notch selection of everything and reasonable prices. The owners are super nice and knowledgeable, and give great recommendations. If you are around on Fridays or Saturdays, there is probably a free wine tasting, too!
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Cooper Wine and Spirits
732 Cooper AveThis is the best liquor store in Glenwood Springs (according to Rachel and Bryce)! They have a top-notch selection of everything and reasonable prices. The owners are super nice and knowledgeable, and give great recommendations. If you are around on Fridays or Saturdays, there is probably a free wine tasting, too!
Casey Brewing is a local brewery that is known for their barrel-aged beers. They have a big taproom right downtown that you need to check out if you like beer!
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Casey Brewing Taproom
711 Grand AveCasey Brewing is a local brewery that is known for their barrel-aged beers. They have a big taproom right downtown that you need to check out if you like beer!
The Grind is located right downtown and has a good tap list, which is great if you are looking for a happy hour spot to get a beer and some snacks. They have a large seating area, so they may be a good option if there is a long wait at some of the other restaurants downtown.
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Grind
701 Grand AveThe Grind is located right downtown and has a good tap list, which is great if you are looking for a happy hour spot to get a beer and some snacks. They have a large seating area, so they may be a good option if there is a long wait at some of the other restaurants downtown.
This is a bit of a drive from Glenwood, but worth it for an excellent breakfast and atmosphere. Watch out- their coffee is strong!
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Village Smithy Restaurant
26 S 3rd StThis is a bit of a drive from Glenwood, but worth it for an excellent breakfast and atmosphere. Watch out- their coffee is strong!
If you find yourself in Carbondale, don't miss White House Pizza! Get yourself some spinach artichoke dip, order a mean green pizza, and know the meaning of life.
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White House Pizza
801 Main CtIf you find yourself in Carbondale, don't miss White House Pizza! Get yourself some spinach artichoke dip, order a mean green pizza, and know the meaning of life.
Go here and get freshly made, still warm tortillas! I dare you not to eat one in the car before you get home.
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Tortilleria La Roca
780 CO-133Go here and get freshly made, still warm tortillas! I dare you not to eat one in the car before you get home.
Marble Distilling Co. & The Distillery Inn
150 Main StTry the Limoncello!
Hiking
There are beautiful views of Mount Sopris at the top of this relatively short and steep hike. There are also trails for mountain bikers. Be sure to bring plenty of water and try to pick a cooler time of day to hike as it can get very hot.
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Mushroom Rock Hike
100 Co Hwy 107There are beautiful views of Mount Sopris at the top of this relatively short and steep hike. There are also trails for mountain bikers. Be sure to bring plenty of water and try to pick a cooler time of day to hike as it can get very hot.
This is a great locals hiking and mountain biking trail on the west side of town. You walk up the gravel road and get some great views of Glenwood Springs from above.
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Red Mtn / Jeanne Golay Trailhead
800-814 W 9th StThis is a great locals hiking and mountain biking trail on the west side of town. You walk up the gravel road and get some great views of Glenwood Springs from above.
This is a steep hike right near downtown that you can hike (or mountain bike if you are brave!) all the way to Spring Valley. There are great views of town, and you can check out Doc Holliday's (approximate) resting place near the trailhead.
Trailhead Boy Scout
Boy Scout TrailThis is a steep hike right near downtown that you can hike (or mountain bike if you are brave!) all the way to Spring Valley. There are great views of town, and you can check out Doc Holliday's (approximate) resting place near the trailhead.
Sunlight Ski Area in the summer and fall is a nice hike with lots of aspen trees. Park in the lot near the horse riding and go through the gate on the road.
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Sunlight Mountain Resort
10901 Co Rd 117Sunlight Ski Area in the summer and fall is a nice hike with lots of aspen trees. Park in the lot near the horse riding and go through the gate on the road.
Grizzly Creek is a great, shaded, gradual hike in Glenwood Canyon. This is a great hiking option if you have kids. There was a fire in this drainage a few years ago, so it is interesting to see how the ecosystem is bouncing back.
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Grizzly Creek Trail
57051-57105 I-70Grizzly Creek is a great, shaded, gradual hike in Glenwood Canyon. This is a great hiking option if you have kids. There was a fire in this drainage a few years ago, so it is interesting to see how the ecosystem is bouncing back.
Hanging Lake is a famous, short, steep hike with a beautiful lake at the top. Check the Glenwood Chamber website - you will need to reserve a hiking slot and take a shuttle to be able to access it due to its popularity. Please respect the signs and do not go in the lake or walk on the log since this is a very special, fragile place.
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Hanging Lake
Hanging Lake is a famous, short, steep hike with a beautiful lake at the top. Check the Glenwood Chamber website - you will need to reserve a hiking slot and take a shuttle to be able to access it due to its popularity. Please respect the signs and do not go in the lake or walk on the log since this is a very special, fragile place.
This is a hike on Independence Pass out of Aspen that has big pools in the creek that you can jump into in the summertime. At other times of the year, they have ice caves that you can check out.
The Grottos
This is a hike on Independence Pass out of Aspen that has big pools in the creek that you can jump into in the summertime. At other times of the year, they have ice caves that you can check out.
This trail is close to the Hot Springs Haven in South Canyon (and can be hot, so bring water and choose a cool time of day!) There is a memorial to the firefighters that died fighting the Storm King Fire in that area.
Storm King Fire Memorial Trail
46535 US-6This trail is close to the Hot Springs Haven in South Canyon (and can be hot, so bring water and choose a cool time of day!) There is a memorial to the firefighters that died fighting the Storm King Fire in that area.
Mountain Biking
This is a great mountain biking area only 5-10 minutes away from the Hot Springs Haven with a variety of trails and more being built!
South Canyon Creek
This is a great mountain biking area only 5-10 minutes away from the Hot Springs Haven with a variety of trails and more being built!
This has a great (steep) mountain bike trail with big banked turns - be sure to take the mountain bike trail, not the road so that you avoid hikers.
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Red Mtn / Jeanne Golay Trailhead
800-814 W 9th StThis has a great (steep) mountain bike trail with big banked turns - be sure to take the mountain bike trail, not the road so that you avoid hikers.
Red Hill has a big parking lot and a few different options for mountain biking trails. Be sure to bring water because this one can be a scorcher!
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Red Hill
Red Hill has a big parking lot and a few different options for mountain biking trails. Be sure to bring water because this one can be a scorcher!
Behind the community center, there are a bunch of relatively mellow mountain biking trails that are easy to access.
Glenwood Springs Recreation
100 Wulfsohn RdBehind the community center, there are a bunch of relatively mellow mountain biking trails that are easy to access.
Arts, Science, & History
If you happen to be in Glenwood in the summertime, check out the Summer of Music series on Wednesday nights in Two Rivers Park
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Two Rivers Park
740 Devereux RdIf you happen to be in Glenwood in the summertime, check out the Summer of Music series on Wednesday nights in Two Rivers Park
Check the calendar for the Wheeler Opera House if you like space - they have a free physics lecture series that has some big speakers come to talk.
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Wheeler Opera House
320 E Hyman AveCheck the calendar for the Wheeler Opera House if you like space - they have a free physics lecture series that has some big speakers come to talk.
If you are in Aspen, check out the Contemporary Art Museum! Admission is usually free and they have a very cool new building and lots of big exhibitions come through.
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Aspen Art Museum
637 E Hyman AveIf you are in Aspen, check out the Contemporary Art Museum! Admission is usually free and they have a very cool new building and lots of big exhibitions come through.
If you are lucky enough to be in Glenwood in the summer on a Tuesday night, check out the farmers market and live music right downtown in the plaza.
Glenwood's Downtown Market & Music Series
7th StreetIf you are lucky enough to be in Glenwood in the summer on a Tuesday night, check out the farmers market and live music right downtown in the plaza.
The famous Doc Holliday died and is buried (somewhere!) in Glenwood Springs. There is a short walk close to downtown where you can see his memorial gravesite and other old headstones from the early 19th century.
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Doc Holliday's Grave Trailhead
The famous Doc Holliday died and is buried (somewhere!) in Glenwood Springs. There is a short walk close to downtown where you can see his memorial gravesite and other old headstones from the early 19th century.
If you are looking for a day trip with some history and great antiquing, go to Redstone and visit the Redstone Castle and Redstone Coke Ovens on the road before you turn into town.
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Redstone Castle
58 Redstone BlvdIf you are looking for a day trip with some history and great antiquing, go to Redstone and visit the Redstone Castle and Redstone Coke Ovens on the road before you turn into town.
Watersports
Grizzly Creek is a great place to go if you have rented tubes, SUPs, rafts, etc. with a big parking lot and a mellow float to Two Rivers Park or South Canyon.
Grizzly Creek, Glenwood Canyon
Interstate 70Grizzly Creek is a great place to go if you have rented tubes, SUPs, rafts, etc. with a big parking lot and a mellow float to Two Rivers Park or South Canyon.
If you are looking to do some exciting rafting on a guided trip, check out Blue Sky!
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Blue Sky Adventures
152 W 6th StIf you are looking to do some exciting rafting on a guided trip, check out Blue Sky!
This is a great flyshop with knowledgeable staff and guided trips. If you are coming to fish the gold medal waters, this should be your first stop!
Roaring Fork Anglers
2205 S Grand AveThis is a great flyshop with knowledgeable staff and guided trips. If you are coming to fish the gold medal waters, this should be your first stop!
I highly recommend that you check out "the wave" only 5 minutes from the hot springs haven! They have a great viewing area to watch river surfers and kayakers or get in on the action yourselves. It is also conveniently located near DQ in case you want to eat an ice cream cone while you are watching on a hot day.
Glenwood Whitewater Park
2307 Devereux RdI highly recommend that you check out "the wave" only 5 minutes from the hot springs haven! They have a great viewing area to watch river surfers and kayakers or get in on the action yourselves. It is also conveniently located near DQ in case you want to eat an ice cream cone while you are watching on a hot day.