About Iron Mountain Hot Springs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Glenwood Springs has views of Iron Mountain, Red Mountain, the Flat Tops and Mount Sopris. So the scenery from this hot springs is nothing less than spectacular. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Although, what really sets this geothermal attraction apart from others in Colorado, is the variety of soaking (and swimming) options. Each of the 16 pools is a different mineral concentrations and temperatures (99 to 108 degrees F). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The \u201dreflexology\u201d pool, with loose rock bottom, is a favorite of most visitors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kids are welcome in the larger (and cooler – 90 In addition, the family pool and other areas are This is a nice low key family destination with a more intimate environment than your average swimming pool. In fact, I think it would make a great multi-generational gathering spot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s not really the splashing – canon ball- type of family location but more soaking and relaxing environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, kids under 5 are must stay in the upper family pool. So you may be more limited in your soaking options if you bring small children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A large family with small children might be better off at the Glenwood Hot Springs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Glenwood Springs is known for its long history <\/a>of people enjoying the healing properties of the hot springs that flow from the hillsides. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The nomadic Ute tribes once soaked in the geothermal waters when they inhabited the area <\/p>\n\n\n\n Then, Europeans explored the area and found the various hot springs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Today Glenwood Springshas 2 developed hot springs locations (Iron Mountain Hot Springs and Glenwood Hot Springs), a couple of undeveloped hot springs and the Yampa vapor caves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The recorded history of Iron Mountain Hot Springs begins in 1896, when Sheriff Robert Ware built the West Glenwood Health Spa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Over the next 100 years, the location became Iron Springs Bathhouse and spa and changed hands many times. The hot springs were closed in 1996 until the new owners developed it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The owners of Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park bought the hot springs and opened in 2015. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The water source for this springs run through a different type of rock within Iron Mountain then the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool. So the sulfur content is lower and other minerals, like iron, are more abundant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In fact, the iron content is so high that they recommend you bring a swimsuit that you don\u2019t mind getting stained. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n I know the hot water and high mineral content can ruin a good bathing suit quickly. We have been how surprised how fast the be girls’ swimsuits need to replaced after swimming in hot springs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Iron](\"https:\/\/familytravelfever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Iron-Mountain-Hot-Springs-Pools.png\")
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