Our property provides year-round access to the Hot Springs for both cabin guests and day pass visitors. The pools are designed to completely replenish the stored water in the pools within the state mandated two-hour turnover time with only the raw geothermal water. No chemicals of any kind are added to this natural mineral water. We drain and thoroughly clean each pool every week on Wednesday morning. The pools may not be full and ready for use again until about 3:00-5:00PM on Wednesday.
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Designed around the natural landscape and rock formations of our dramatic Crystal River Valley, Avalanche Ranch features 3 Colorado natural hot springs pools in a tiered layout. Cascading from one to the next, each of the beautiful hot springs is situated at a level that provides limited visibility from one to the next. The largest pool is fed by a 3-foot waterfall forming a warm screen of water in front of a rock grotto.
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Day Pass Access
Day passes are $34/person per day and are limited to a maximum of 12 slots. Reservations can be made for a 4-hour time slot between 9 am–1 pm OR 1 pm–5 pm. Avalanche Ranch offers $2 towel rentals $2 bathing suit rentals.
Weekly Cleaning
For the health and safety of our guests, the pools are CLOSED WEDNESDAYS for weekly cleaning. They open for lodging guests Wednesday evening after 5 pm.
Lodging Guest Access
The Hot Springs entry fee is included in the nightly rate, for the number of registered guests per unit, from check-in (after 3pm) to check-out (at 11am). The hot springs are open 24 hours to lodging guests on a non-check-in / check-out day.
About the Pools
With views of Mt. Sopris, Elephant Mountain, and Avalanche Creek Valley, a more pristine area to reap the benefits of an outdoor hot mineral bath is hard to find. The pools are designed to completely replenish the stored water in the pools within the state mandated two-hour turnover time with only the raw geothermal water.
As the water flows from the upper tank, the heaviest of the minerals (iron, magnesium, and manganese) form the red layer of travertine. As the water goes over the waterfall and mixes with oxygen, more of the calcium and other minerals form the lower travertine in the thoroughfare stream. We try to maintain the upper two pools at a temperature of 103 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit and the big pool around 88 to 94 degrees.
Mineral Content (mg/L) & Wellness Benefits
Iron (1.10)
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Magnesium (29.5)
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Manganese (0.935)
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Lithium (0.935)
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Sodium (323)
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Sulfate (930)
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Zinc (0.00535)
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Potassium (28.1)
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Selenium (0.00313)
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Fluoride (2.4)
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Chloride (230)
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Calcium (287)
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Barium (0.02960)
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Arsenic (0.00405)
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Massage & Soak Packages
Enhance your day at the pools with our massage and soak packages. We offer 50, 80, and 110 minute massages upon request with at least 24 hour notice. We have a massage studio located near the Hot Springs where we can host one massage at a time.
Hot Springs FAQ
Do you have Wi-Fi/cell service at Avalanche Ranch?
We do not have cell service here, and the cabins don’t have Wi-Fi. However, we do have a phone and Wi-Fi in our lodge, which is open to guests 24 hours a day. The only units with phones are the Ranch House and the Loft. The Loft also receives a Wi-Fi signal.
Stay, Soak, Unwind
Stay awhile at Avalanche Ranch. Natural hot springs, cozy log cabins, and a setting that makes it easy to disconnect and settle in.
