Sopris Splash Zone and Splash Pad

Sopris Splash Zone and Splash Pad

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Steam Rises Over the Grand Pool in Winter

Steam Rises Over the Grand Pool in Winter

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View from the Overlook

View from the Overlook

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The Overlook at Glenwood Hot Springs

The Overlook at Glenwood Hot Springs

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Reserve a private cabana during your stay. Your private cabana can seat 5 comfortably and includes 4 bottles of water, 4 club towels, and 2 deck lounge chairs.

Choose your Cabana rental from:

  • • Full Day from 9 am - 9 pm
  • • Morning Half Day from 9 am - 2:30 pm
  • • Afternoon Half Day from 3 pm - 9 pm
  • • Cabana rentals do not include the price of pool admission.
  • • If you have a morning or full day Cabana booked, you may check in as soon as our Pool is open. 
  • • Please review our pool hours
  • • Visitors are welcome to bring water bottles and fill them at our refilling stations. 
  • • Outside food and alcohol are NOT PERMITTED. 
  • • Lockers are included for free.
  • • Got a Group of 20 or more? Please contact us to inquire about Pool Group Rates.
  • • Most Cabanas are accessible via staircases. Please contact us if a ground-level cabana is preferred. Ground-level Cabanas are limited and subject to availability.

You can find more information in our Frequently Asked Questions.

Cancellation Policy      
Should you need to cancel your cabana reservation, we require notification 48 hours in advance. Full payment is required should cancellations be received after this time. Please contact us if you need to modify or cancel your cabana reservation.

 

The Glenwood Hot Springs Resort is excited to share the renderings for the East End Expansion Project with the public! We are creating a unique swimming area with the addition of 5 new swimming pools, a shaded area, and the return of the Drinking Spring. As with our existing pools, all of the water for the new pools will come from our Source Spring and will vary in temperature. The Expansion Project does not affect the existing pools and will remain open from 9 am to 9 pm. We hope to have the Expansion Project completed in 2024! 

Read our February update on the East End Expansion Project here.

EAST END EXPANSION PROJECT FAQ 

What is the expansion project on the east end of the property?

We are excited to announce that renovations are underway to create a unique swimming area with an additional 5 swimming pools, reopening of the drinking spring, and an additional shaded area.

 

What kind of pools are you building?

We are building a unique swimming area with varying water temperatures. The new swimming area will add a hot plunge & a cold plunge pool, an infinity edge pool, a grotto-like pool with a waterfall as well as another pool featuring a waterfall.

 

Will the new pools use water from the Source Spring?

Yes. As with our existing pools, all water for the new pools will come from our Source Spring.

 

How long will the expansion take?

Teams are working tirelessly to complete the project both safely and adhering to current codes. We hope to complete the expansion by 2024.

 

Why is there fencing at the east end of the property?

The fencing is there to provide both a safety barrier as well as a sound barrier to our guests while we are in the expansion phase of the remodel.

 

Are the other pools still open during the Expansion?

Yes! The pools will remain unaffected by construction and are open for regular hours 9 am – 9 pm.

 

Are we running out of water?

No, absolutely not. Keeping the Source Spring protected during the expansion process is a top priority.

 

Is the Source Spring under construction?

No, the Source Spring is not under construction and will be protected during the expansion process.

 

Can the public access the Drinking Spring?

No, during the expansion process the Drinking Spring will be closed to the public and to our guests.

East End Rendering 2

At Glenwood Hot Springs Resort in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, the water isn’t just water. The naturally heated, geothermal goodness comes from the on-site source spring known as Yampah Spring, which generates an impressive 3.5 million gallons of water daily.

This unique water that flows into the world’s largest hot springs pool is distilled deep within the ground and features more than 15 different minerals, each with their own unique benefits to humans. The source for Yampah Spring is south of the Colorado River in the Lookout Mountain and Grand Hogback areas. The healing hot springs water percolates through fractures in the bedrock formation into the Leadville aquifer. As this occurs, the water is heated by the geothermal gradient in the area.


There is history in this water

Long ago, the Ute people of what is now western Colorado named the spring Yampah, meaning big medicine. They considered hot springs sacred, incorporating soaking as part of their tribal rituals, and understood the power of hot springs long before scientists discovered the nuances of cellular biology and biochemistry. It was not uncommon for the Utes to bathe themselves and their horses in the hot springs in preparation for battle.

In Glenwood Springs’ early days, Walter Devereux opened Glenwood Hot Springs Pool on July 4, 1888, launching the community as one of Colorado’s earliest tourist destinations. Devereux would surely be surprised knowing there is now a Colorado Historic Hot Springs Loop featuring 23 hot springs attractions in western Colorado alone, including Glenwood Hot Springs Resort.

Steam at the hot springs


Understanding the science

Science shows that even though skin is a formidable barrier, it’s also permeable and porous, allowing trace amounts of minerals to pass through when people soak in natural hot springs water. Each of the 15 minerals found in the Rocky Mountain water at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort—boron, calcium, chloride, fluoride, iron, lithium, magnesium, manganese, nitrogen, phosphate, potassium, silica, sodium, sulfate and zinc—possess unique qualities. Together they deliver a small, safe and healthful dose while soaking.

By simply relaxing in the pool at Glenwood Hot Spring Resort, the minerals are passively absorbed in the skin and have been known to alleviate the symptoms of arthritis, fibromyalgia, asthma, skin disorders, depression and more. In addition, soaking in warm water also has been known to relieve aches and pain, plus increases in body temperature can help naturally eliminate toxins, increase circulation and reduce blood pressure.

The resort also has a drinking spring for sipping Yampah Spring water that will reopen early this summer after renovations.

To find out more about the science of hot springs water and the overall topic of balneotherapy, go to the Global Wellness Institute’s website. The institute defines balneotherapy as “using natural thermal and mineral waters as a healing approach, which is studied medically as balneotherapy and has a history of over 4,000 years and is used all over the world as part of traditional therapies.” In addition, balneotherapy “refers to the use of thermal water and waters with minerals, salts, sulfur, and other organic elements as an approach for treating conditions ranging from pain to stress.”

View of the Overlook

How to indulge in the hot springs

The water from Yampah Spring is approximately 122°F (51°C), so it is cooled down for human enjoyment at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort. While the recently redesigned Therapy Pool is kept at a warmer 104°F (40°C), the Grand Pool is 90° to 93°F (32° to 34°C) for lounging, playing, swimming laps and going off the diving board.

The opportunity to benefit from the science of hot springs water and savor the beautiful mountain surroundings is about to get even grander as Glenwood Hot Springs Resort opens the pool’s new east end early this summer. As part of a multiyear plan to continue thoughtful stewardship and add amenities for guests, the expansion is adding five new pools of varying temperatures and configurations (including waterfalls and natural stone grottos) that will be filled with the nourishing Yampah Spring water. In fact, the mother spring is located on the east end and will be more of a visual focus at the resort with new landscaping and signage.

East End Pools

The east end expansion will give guests even more room to spread out, enjoy the geothermal water, and find your own space for relaxation and contemplation. The east end was created with adults in mind while Sopris Splash Zone on the west end is ideal for families and the historic Grand Pool and Therapy Pool in the center appeal to all ages.

Take a water break at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort and drink in the magic of soothing your mind, body and spirit in warm water while surrounded by mountain vistas accompanied by rising steam and perhaps beautiful sunshine, snowflakes gently falling or stars twinkling overhead. The science of hot springs water, gorgeous setting and convenient location are sure to keep you coming back for more.

 

The Overlook at Glenwood Hot Springs

The Overlook at Glenwood Hot Springs

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Enjoy the Overlook at Glenwood Hot Springs, with beautiful views and a semi-private experience overlooking our stunning pools.

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The Glenwood Hot Springs Pool’s SwimWell Program is committed to providing the highest quality swim lessons in a safe environment for the enjoyment of our guests of all ages. The Glenwood Hot Springs Pool is a low-chlorine, geothermal, mineral-rich water facility. We believe that swimming is a life skill. We approach both private and semi-private lessons with great skill, care, passion and individual attention. Our curriculum is learner-focused and proven to get excellent results. Through our certified instructors, we provide guidance in not just swim techniques but important information about water safety.
 
The Aquatics Training Coordinator will contact the interested participant or their caregiver to schedule a lesson, discuss the participant‘s level and additional information. 

If you have any questions, want to set up a time for evaluation or schedule a lesson, please submit your request through our Contact Us Page and check the swim lesson box. 

*All bookings require payment at the time of booking with our team. Fully refundable 48 hours prior to the scheduled lesson. 

 

 

SwimWell classes aren't offered in the winter. Check back in the spring for summer classes.

 

Swim 101, students learn water acclimation, basic kicking (back and front), breath control and

surface swim with pop-up breathing.

Classes located in the MAIN POOL

 

Level AgesClass Size Max. MondayWednesdayFriday
1014-659:00-9:45 AM9:00-9:45 AM9:00-9:45 AM
1014-6510:00-10:45 AM10:00-10:45 AM10:00-10:45 AM

 

Swim 102/103, students learn freestyle/back kick, breath holding/control and freestyle (w/o side breathing).

Classes located in the MAIN POOL

 

Level AgesClass Size Max. MondayWednesdayFriday
102/103 6-12          5  9:00-9:45 AM  9:00-9:45 AM  9:00-9:45 AM
102/103 6-12          510:00-10:45 AM10:00-10:45 AM10:00-10:45 AM

In Parent/Tot class, young students learn water acclimation, flutter kicks, breath holding, pop-up breath and some basic safety skills with a parent.

Classes Located in the SOPRIS SPLASH ZONE

 

LevelAgesClass SizeTuesdayThursday
Parent/Tot2-36 8:30-9:15 AM 8:30-9:15 AM
Parent/Tot2-369:30-10:15 AM9:30-10:15 AM

 

If you have any questions, want to set up a time for evaluation or schedule a lesson, please submit your request through our Contact Us Page and check the desired swim lesson box. 

If a class is not full, it will be canceled; those booked can either go into another class that is not full or select to have discounted Private lessons.

To receive a refund for a class, parents must cancel by May 15 for the June session and June 26 for the July session.

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