Backpacking to Colorado’s Conundrum Hot Springs - What To Know Before You Go (Permits Needed!)

Have you ever hiked to a natural hot spring, soaking your sore muscles in a natural hot tub on a mountainside while enjoying the view of the valley below? I have now that I've backpacked to Conundrum Hot Springs near Aspen, Colorado! This hike is AWESOME!! The trail is gorgeous, with views for days, dreamy aspen forests, and abundant wildflowers, and come on, who DOESN'T want to end their hike in a natural hot spring?! 10/10 would definitely recommend adding this to your bucket list!

2021 permit dates:
February 15 - Permits available for April 1 - July 31
June 15 - Permits available for August 1 - November 30
October 15 - Permits available for December 1 - March 31

PLEASE take care of this incredible wilderness if you visit!

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[hikingmule]

Backpacking with a reward at the end sounds awesome. Thanks for the details on the permit.

[xinzhang]

Thank you. Great information.Very helpful.

[harshwardhanpagare]

Great info! I have a permit for the campsite on May 27th. Will it be too snowy and difficult to make the hike?

[ramoncruz]

Definitely wouldn't do this unless I was camping out there...lol.

[exothermal.sprocket]

Another reason amazing natural places get destroyed: social media.
Not implying that about your video. 😊