Mt. Princeton Hot Springs
Overview
With geothermal springs that feed into five different pools, Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort offers guests a host of activities in which they can partake when they are not enjoying the water. Located in Nathrop, Colorado, Mt. Princeton Hot Springs enjoys close proximity to the Monarch and Ski Cooper resorts, which offer natural snow, a wide range of trails, and a beautiful lodge. Located just eight miles from Mount Princeton Hot Springs, thousands of miles of cross-country ski trails pass through 20 14,000-foot-high mountains, providing an ideal setting for an outdoor adventure.
The Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort Riding Stables enable guests to take horses on rides ranging in duration from one hour to a full day and all trips come with a guide. Guests can enjoy a beautiful sunset ride, a perfect way to see nature at its best. The Colorado Trail and the Monarch Crest Trail lie near the resort, and mountain biking reigns supreme in these locations. Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort partners with nearby Absolute Bikes to provide guests with guided tours and they can join the St. Elmo Historic Bike Tour, which departs from the resort twice weekly. Hiking also remains a big draw at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs and the Colorado Trail is located within a short distance for seasoned hikers, while the Agnes Vaille Falls offers easier treks.
For those who enjoy off-roading, Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort is situated at the base of a classic loop that goes through St. Elmo, through Tincup, and down to Hancock. A full-service, on-site gas station enables guests to fill up easily. Fishing adventures abound at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs and a creek on the property provides guests with opportunities to catch golden, rainbow, and cutthroat trout. In addition, Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort enjoys a partnership with a number of rafting companies that offer discounts to guests for half- or full day trips down Browns Canyon.
At Mt. Princeton Hot Springs, guests can bring their own snowmobile or rent one to enjoy the nearby trail through untouched wilderness. Sports courts, including those for tennis and basketball, offer guests of Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort plenty of exercise opportunities and can be used free of charge.
The country store at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs sells a broad array of camping and fishing supplies, as well as a large selection of bathing suits for men, women, and children. In addition, at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs, guests can buy groceries, get gas, and receive area information from the store, which is known locally as the “Little Chamber of Commerce in the Mountains.”