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Arapahoe National Forest -- Horseback Ride, Hike, Fish, Snowshoe, Cross-Country Ski

Along the Colorado Headwaters Scenic Byway -- Relax at Our Hot Springs Pools

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Vacation in HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS Colorado

Winter -- Summer -- Spring -- Fall!

MOUNTAINS DURING THE SUMMER SEASON: Hiking and biking trails criss-cross our mountains and valley! Hot Sulphur Springs is surrounded by the Arapaho National Forest with climbing, camping, and some of the best fishing you can find on the Colorado River. If you enjoy more organized outdoor activities, we have 4 local golf courses, as well as outfitting companies that specialize in river rafting and horseback riding.

MOUNTAINS DURING THE WINTER SEASON: Snowshoeing, sledding and snowmobiling are definitely favorite winter activities and if you're into skiing or snowboarding, Hot Sulphur Springs is less than 40 minutes from two major ski resorts (Winter Park Ski Resort and Ski Granby Ranch).

Abundant Wildlife Viewing Opportunities -- Deer, Elk, Moose, Song Birds, Foxes

Hot Sulphur Springs -- Nestled in the Colorado Rocky Mountains

This quiet corner of paradise in Grand County comes with family run shops and elbow room to enjoy our tourist attractions, and we like it that way! Relax and get away from it all with a generous helping of friendly neighbors and small-town charm.

From down-home cooking and hospitality at one of our local eateries to a friendly, quiet place to stay, we've got just what visitors are looking for!

Experience the Backcountry on Horseback

Climb mountains, trot through pastures, and tour the forest on horseback. Enjoy fresh Rocky Mountain morning air while taking in the breathtaking scenery of vast meadows, bursting with Colorado wildflowers. Listen to the peaceful sound of quaking aspen groves and the soothing flow of Arapaho National Forest.

Fish in Gold Medal Water in the Colorado River

Hot Sulphur Springs is ideally situated to take advantage of the segment of the Colorado River along Highway 40 between Granby and Kremmling that has been designated "Gold Medal Water" by the Colorado Division of Wildlife (CPW). Please be sure to use public access points. BLM Fishing Sites along Hwy 40: Sunset, Powers, Muddy Creek, and Wolford Reservoir.

Sunset is located about 7 miles west of Hot Sulphur Springs on US Hwy 40. Facilities include a parking area, a trail to the river, and a port-a-potty during the summer months. River access is about 1/4 mile long.

"Gold Medal Water" Designation means the catch-able trout are at least twelve inches long. Only 160 miles of Colorado's 8000 miles of trout streams carry the "Gold Medal" signature.

Visit Award-Winning Pioneer Village Museum

Discover how America's pioneers from the early 1800s lived. The museum is an original Hot Sulphur Springs school circa 1924. The museum tells the story of the development of the local area from prehistoric times to the present day. Outside the museum are several historic buildings including the county's original 19th century courthouse and jail.

World-Famous Hot Sulphur Springs Pool

Colorado's first hot springs and spa destination had a major renovation in 1996 making the Hot Sulphur Springs Pool facility larger. There are now 23 pools and private baths including 2 solarium pools, the therapy Elk Pool, and a summer swimming pool. Relax and enjoy the area known as "big medicine" by the Arapaho and Ute indigenous people for its' sacred healing waters. White trappers and hunters first visited the hot springs in the early 1800s, and by the turn of the century, the town was a popular resort community.

Hot Sulphur Springs Events that Make Your Vacation Special

JUNE -- Hot Sulphur Days Festival offers lots of fun family-friendly events! Old favorites are the Outlaw Salsa and Pie Baking Contests, Parade, Fireworks, and Duck Race. There is also a craft fair, petting zoo and disc-golf course along with a pancake breakfast and Texas Charlie Shutout at town square.

AUGUST -- Grand Heritage Bike Tour on "Back-roads & Byways" Learn the unique history of Grand County through this multi-day bicycle tour leaving from Kremmling, CO and touring through Hot Sulphur Springs, Grand Lake and finishing in Winter Park.

DECEMBER -- Winter Carnival The first winter carnival west of the Mississippi River was held in Hot Sulphur Springs on December 30, 1911 followed by a more expansive celebration on February 10-12, 1912. Besides a thrilling jump competition staged by Howelson, Angell Schmidt of Denver, and Gunnar Dahles of Grand County; there were skating races, tobogganing events and a Grand Ball. Hot Sulphur Springs continued holding Winter Carnivals annually until World War II. These early Winter Carnivals are credited with sparking what later became the modern ski industry for which Colorado has a world-wide reputation. All of Grand County comes together for a month long multi-city, multi event extravaganza! Not to be missed!

Plan Your Hot Sulphur Springs Vacation Today

PHONE: 970-531-7588 -- For Current Event Dates; and a Visitors Guide: mention the Colorado Vacation Directory.

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