Rainbow Hot Springs
Creede, Colorado
27.0 miles S of Creede, Colorado
| Address: | Continental Divide Trail, Creede, CO 81130, USA |
| GPS: |
37°27'28.2"N 106°55'9.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Colorado |
| Trails/Routes: | 9.9 mi |
Hot Springs
near Pagosa Springs, best to visit from Mid-summer to fall.
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Be careful. Pay attention to posted signs and always test the waters before you get in. Some hot springs can get up to boiling temperatures. Be sure to drink plenty of water to combat the dehydrating effect of the spring.
Be respectful of other soakers and the hot spring. Don't hog the pool. Camp at least 200 yards away and keep fires in designated areas. Keep your pets out of the water and never pee in thermal feature. Glass bottles should never go near a hot spring.
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Creede, Colorado
- Head east on W 5th St toward S Main St (112 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto S Main St (0.1 mi)
- Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto E 7th St (436 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto CO-149 S/
La Garita St Continue to follow CO-149 S(21.2 mi) - Turn right onto US-160 W (11.8 mi)
- Keep left (0.2 mi)
- Merge onto US-160 W (15.8 mi)
- Turn right onto Co Rd 648/
W Fork Rd Continue to follow Co Rd 648(2.3 mi) - Co Rd 648 turns right and becomes USFS-648B (0.1 mi)
- Continue onto W Fork RdDestination will be on the left(0.6 mi)
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Trails
Distance ?
9.9 miles Round TripElevation Gain ?
887 feetReal Ascent ?
1,724 feetReal Descent ?
837 feetAvg Grade (2°)
3%Grade (-23° to 24°)
-43% to 45%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
