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Mineral Hot Springs in Glenwood Springs | Spa in Colorado
Mineral Hot Springs in Glenwood Springs | Spa in Colorado
Experience Rejuvenating Mineral Hot Springs in Glenwood Springs, CO
Is there anything more relaxing and rejuvenating than soaking in a pool of perfectly heated water, feeling your mind wander and your tensions and stresses float away?
What if you could enjoy the experience of the legendary Glenwood Springs against the backdrop of the majestic Rocky Mountains? At Iron Mountain Hot Springs, a WorldSprings property, in Glenwood Springs, CO, you can. Sink into one of our 32 unique pools and experience the tranquility and contentment that only a relaxing soak in mineral-rich water can provide.
Centrally located between Aspen and Vail—the heart of Colorado ski country—Iron Mountain Hot Springs is the perfect place to unwind and soothe your tired muscles and mind. Choose to soak in 104-degree geothermal springs, take a refreshing dip in a cold plunge pool, or float effortlessly in the salinated Dead Sea Pool. Enjoy swimming in the mineral-rich adults-only or family pools to cool off and unwind during your busy Colorado adventure.
Why Visit WorldSprings to Experience the Glenwood Hot Springs?
For centuries, civilizations around the world have used mineral hot springs to promote physical and mental wellness. Immersing yourself in mineral-rich water can help you feel better, especially after a long day on the slopes or trails.
Here are some of the benefits you can experience when visiting our hot springs:
- Reduce muscle and joint pain and tension: Hot water reduces inflammation, which keeps the body from activating certain pain receptors. Just being in the water can also take weight off your tired and overworked joints. As a result, you may feel less sore when you leave the pool.
- Soothe irritated skin: The air in Colorado can be dry due to its elevation, but the minerals found in hot springs can help calm tight, itchy, or inflamed skin. The high amounts of sulfur and silica in the water help moisturize skin, soothing irritation.
- Improve circulation: The pressure and warmth of the thermal water increase blood flow and oxygenation, which helps strengthen your cardiovascular system.
Most of all, a thermal bath can help clear your mind and improve your sense of well-being. Sinking into the warm water and letting go of your tension and stress, even for a little while, promotes relaxation and a better mood.
Experience Colorado’s WorldSprings for Yourself
Iron Mountain Hot Springs brings globally inspired mineral soaks to Glenwood Springs, CO. Enjoy soothing mineral hot spring baths, invigorating cold plunges, and all our bathhouse and café amenities.
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