7th Street Springs

## Overview 7th Street Springs is a free natural hot spring located near Glenwood Springs, Colorado, at an elevation along the Colorado River valley. Situated at GPS coordinates 39.5503, -107.3189, this hot spring sits in the heart of one of Colorado's most geologically active geothermal regions. The Glenwood Springs area is renowned for its abundance of hot springs, fed by deep geothermal activity along the Colorado River corridor, where heated water rises through ancient fault lines in the surrounding sedimentary and metamorphic rock formations. The broader Glenwood Springs area has a long history of geothermal use, with the Ute people historically utilizing the region's hot springs for bathing and healing long before European settlers arrived. While specific historical documentation for the 7th Street Springs site is limited, its location places it squarely within this storied geothermal zone. As a free, publicly accessible hot spring, 7th Street Springs offers visitors a more rustic and informal soaking experience compared to the area's well-known commercial hot springs facilities. ## Directions 1. Head to the town of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, located along Interstate 70 at the confluence of the Colorado and Roaring Fork rivers. 2. Navigate toward 7th Street in Glenwood Springs. The hot spring is located near the Colorado River at GPS coordinates 39.5503, -107.3189. 3. Look for informal access points along the riverbank area. The spring is not a developed commercial facility, so signage may be minimal or absent. *Note: These directions are approximate, based on the GPS coordinates provided. Visitors are encouraged to use the GPS coordinates (39.5503, -107.3189) with a navigation app for the most accurate route to the site.* ## What to Expect As a free natural hot spring in the Glenwood Springs area, 7th Street Springs offers an undeveloped soaking experience. The spring is located near the Colorado River, and water temperatures and flow may vary seasonally. During periods of high water — particularly spring runoff — access to the spring may be limited or the soaking pools may be submerged by rising river levels. The surrounding landscape features the dramatic canyon scenery typical of the Colorado River valley, with steep rock walls and riparian vegetation along the riverbanks. Visitors should be prepared for a rustic experience with no developed amenities such as restrooms, changing areas, or maintained paths. Because this is an undeveloped site, water conditions can change. The geothermal waters in this region have historically been noted for their mineral content, though no specific water quality data is available for this particular spring. As with any natural hot spring, water temperatures can vary and may be quite hot near the source.