Conundrum Hot Springs

Conundrum Hot Springs Conundrum Hot Springs, Conundrum Creek Trail #1981 Mt. Hayden looms at the start of the hike followed by views of Cathedral Peak, Conundrum Peak and Castle Peak.

The Conundrum Creek trail generally parallels Conundrum Creek weaving its way up the valley through the woods and meadows to three river crossings before the hot springs. The first crossing at 2-1/2 miles and the second at 6 miles are over log bridges. The third crossing at 6-1/2 miles is bridged only by using a log jam or a large log. This can be hazardous during spring runoffs. At 8 miles, there

is a cabin, and the hot springs are just ahead on the left on the other side of the creek. A log bridge spans the creek for crossing.

02/14/2019

Overnight camping permits at the Conundrum Hot Springs in Aspen for the first half of the summer will be available starting Friday.

09/08/2018

Permits are “part of a big effort to grapple with the stewardship challenges” at one the state’s hottest outdoor spots.

Sad but inevitable. We can only hope this will help keep the place clean
11/03/2017

Sad but inevitable. We can only hope this will help keep the place clean

After a decade of talking about how to ease the impact of humans on Conundrum Hot Springs, the Forest Service next summer will start requiring reservations for camping and charging fees to stay ove…

07/21/2017

A surge in visitors has led to a new conundrum for rangers: how do you protect a place that has no trash cans and no bathrooms?  

Have a wonderful Independence Day!
07/04/2017

Have a wonderful Independence Day!

Permit will be required
06/30/2017

Permit will be required

Permits would be taken out online to limit the number of groups allowed per night, beginning with Conundrum Hot Springs. 

06/17/2017

The Forest Service is exploring ways to welcome visitors to the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, while at the same time preventing damage to popular areas.

06/10/2017

Trail condition as of 6/7/17.

"After crossing threw some of the swampy parts there was an average of 3-4 feet of snow headed towards the top! It was a nice surprise to find a dry area to make camp for the night"

Reported by Katie C.

If anyone else makes it to the hot spring, please post the condition of the trail/snow. Quite a few people are asking. Thanks!

04/11/2017

If you plan on venturing out on a Colorado trail this spring, you might want to be mindful of rattlesnakes.

03/29/2017

Has anyone hiked up to the hot springs recently? What is the trail condition? Snow?

Great post by Roadtrippers
03/09/2017

Great post by Roadtrippers

If you drive 1/2 mile west of Aspen down Highway 82 you'll reach a roundabout where you'll turn right on to Castle Creek Road. After a short five mile drive you'll come to Conundrum Road. There's a parking lot another 1 mile down, which where the trail begins to take you 8.5 miles to Conundrum Hot S...

Congratulations to both of you!
08/29/2016

Congratulations to both of you!

My boyfriend proposed to me right next to campsite 13. This trip was already unforgettable and now we have an extra special memory there!

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Aspen, CO
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