Colorado - Day 4: Iron Mountain Hot Springs

On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, I went to Iron Mountain Hot Springs, located along the Colorado River in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. It features 16 mineral-rich soaking pools filled with warm water sourced from the nearby mountain. Each pool offers a different temperature, allowing you to relax and unwind while enjoying stunning views of the surrounding mountains and lush landscape.

Reservations are required, and it’s recommended to purchase them early. However, I bought a 3-hour General Access pass from 9am to 12pm, which included access to the pools, two free towel rentals, and RFID locker wristbands, the day before. I may have gotten lucky, though!

It was a simply beautiful day and was the perfect way to spend the morning.

Just after 12pm, I headed back to the hotel to pack up and relax and head to bed super early before conquering Mount Elbert the next day.