Glenwood Springs, Colorado, famous for its several spa facilities, also has wild hot springs.
It was a muddy hot spring, hardly comfortable.
Large hot pool
A 10-minute drive from Iron Mountain Hot Springs, a walk-in spa facility known for its quality water.
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ReferenceIron Mountain Hot Springs (Glenwood Springs) - Hot Springs in Colorado
If you are looking for an authentic hot spring soak in Glenwood Springs, this is the place to go. It is a walk-in spa facility that is still new. Miraculous redevelopment The facility is located in a somewhat desolate area ...
The hot spring is located outside the city center, a short distance into the valley from the Colorado River.
![Trail 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/07/south-canyon-hot-springs01.jpg)
Although surrounded by nature, the frequent traffic of large trucks due to the nearby waste disposal plant was somewhat disconcerting.
I found a place where the shoulder of the road was wide enough to park about 10 cars.
![Trail 02](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/07/south-canyon-hot-springs11.jpg)
It was a fairly short hike from there, about 0.2 mile round trip.
There was one stream on the way, but I was able to cross it without difficulty because of the wooden bridge.
![Trail 03](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/07/south-canyon-hot-springs06.jpg)
Once you reach the surrounding open hills, you arrive.
The road at the starting point was slightly visible.
![Mountains 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/07/south-canyon-hot-springs04.jpg)
It can be said that it is a very accessible category of undeveloped hot springs.
It consisted of two pools.
![Larger Pool 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/07/south-canyon-hot-springs03.jpg)
This large pool here was about 109 degrees F.
Hot water seemed to be gushing from the foot, but the high-temperature water of 118 degrees F was pouring from the slope side too.
![Muddy Water 02](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/07/south-canyon-hot-springs12.jpg)
The surrounding area was fortified with rocks and a wooden platform was set up, but apart from that it was extremely primitive.
Soft mud was deposited at the bottom of the pool, and a large amount of mud is constantly floating in the water.
![Larger Pool 02](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/07/south-canyon-hot-springs10.jpg)
I did not feel so good, partly because there was a biohazard warning board nearby indicating contamination by E. coli bacteria.
![Alpaca](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/10/alpaca150.png)
![Capybara](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/10/capybara150.png)
![Muddy Water 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/07/south-canyon-hot-springs09.jpg)
The hot water gave off a slight sulfuric and earthy odor.
Lukewarm small pool
Right next to it was a small circular pool.
This one was even muddier, and the water was lukewarm, about 100 degrees F.
![Smaller Pool 02](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/07/south-canyon-hot-springs02.jpg)
Clothing is optional, so you may run into naked hippies.
Because of its easy accessibility, it is crowded with many soakers during the day.
![Smaller Pool 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/07/south-canyon-hot-springs08.jpg)
It would be wise to take a look first thing in the morning, and if it is still crowded, use nearby clean spa facilities.
Summary
South Canyon Hot Springs, Glenwood Springs, Colorado, U.S.
My rating
Type: Undeveloped
Rule: Clothing optional
Chemical use: No
Water temp: Up to 118 degrees F