Hotels in Glenwood Springs, Colorado

A little about Glenwood Springs...

Glenwood Springs is a city in Garfield County, Colorado, United States. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 8,564. It is the county seat of Garfield County. Glenwood Springs is home to one branch of Colorado Mountain College.

Skiing:
Glenwood Springs lies about 45 miles north of Aspen and 60 miles west of Vail. There are 6 world class ski resorts in this triangle: Apen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk in the Aspen are and Beaver Creek and Vail Mountain in the Vail area. There is also a nice family ski resort, Sunlight Mountain 10 miles from town that the locals are very loyal to.
Rafting/Kayaking:
Two rivers, the Colorado and Roaring Fork, converge in Glenwood Springs. Both are used extensively for recreation by locals, visitors and commercial outfitters.
Mountain Biking:
There are quite a few noted mountain bike trails in the Roaring Fork Valley, all requiring fitness and stamina. The favored routes for locals are the Forest Hollow Trail that winds along the rim above Glenwood Canyon and the Scout Trail, an extreme drop from the canyon rim into downtown Glenwood. Red Mountain, aka the Jeannie Golay Trail, is a straight up- straight down dirt road that locals use for training and exercise.
Bike Trails:
The 16 mile long recreation trail through Glewood Canyon is sandwiched between the canyon walls and the Colorado River. It is suitable for families and recreational riders, with several access points and rest areas along the way. Bike rentals and shuttles are available at several outfitters in town. There is also a paved loop along the Roaring Fork River that takes you from one end of town to the other and back again.
Community Center:
The town has a nice recreation center with and ice rink, indoor swimming pool, climbing wall, fitness area, running track and gym. Visitors are welcomed with a daily fee. The center provides babysitting and internet access.
Hot Springs Pool:
The largest natural hot springs pool in the world sits right beside the highway.
Glenwood Caverns:
A tram takes visitors up to geological marvel that was formerly called the Fairy Caves. There is an entire recreation complex on top of the mountain with unusual rides, childrens activities, several eating options and an observation deck with a view of the valley.
Yampa Hot Springs:
This is an historic spa, also known as the Vapor Caves.