Conundrum Hot Springs

Conundrum Hot Springs

Aspen, Colorado

4.8(987)primitiveChallengingFreeClothing Optional

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🌡️Temperature100°F
🏊Typeprimitive
🥾DifficultyChallenging
💰PriceFree
📅Best SeasonSummer
👥Crowd LevelLow

About Conundrum Hot Springs

One of the highest hot springs in North America at 11,200 feet elevation. A strenuous 8.5-mile hike through the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness leads to several pools surrounded by towering 14,000-foot peaks.

Access

Backcountry

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Overnight

Yes

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Clothing Optional

Yes

Features

High elevationBackcountryAlpine sceneryMaroon Bells area

Water Minerals

SulfurIronCalcium

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the water temperature at Conundrum Hot Springs?
The water temperature at Conundrum Hot Springs is 100°F.
How much does Conundrum Hot Springs cost?
Conundrum Hot Springs is free to visit.
Is Conundrum Hot Springs clothing optional?
Yes, Conundrum Hot Springs is clothing optional.
What minerals are in the water at Conundrum Hot Springs?
The water at Conundrum Hot Springs contains Sulfur, Iron, Calcium.
How difficult is it to get to Conundrum Hot Springs?
Conundrum Hot Springs has a challenging difficulty level with backcountry access.

Recent Google Reviews

Jim Doolittle• Google Review

"One day hike, if you're up to nearly 9 miles of uphill, and over 2.5k ft of elevation gain. Strenuous hike with a fully loaded backpack, but totally worth it. The main large hotspring has some things ..."

8/16/2025
Jonathan Neal• Google Review

"A lukewarm, slimy, gross hot spring. This was colossally disappointing to me because I had heard rave reviews about this place for decades and had dreamed about making it here. Clearly the temperature..."

8/29/2020
Nick Katsiotis• Google Review

"Easy enough hike, and the hot springs were a perfect temperature to spend hours in! The permit is needed"

11/8/2022