The Mt. Princeton Hot Springs is amazing! (And no, nobody paid me or coaxed me to say that!) Last week was my very first visit to the hot springs near the base of Chalk Creek Canyon and Mt. Princeton, and it was so relaxing. My body literally felt like mush! :)

There are mainly two areas of hot springs. Above, there are two heated and well-regulated swimming pools that are open all year. Those were definitely nice!

Down below, the all-natural hot springs that are part of the creek (Chalk Creek) is truly something to check out. It's difficult to explain the details, but somehow, heat comes up from below the ground and heats up the water, making steam rise from the water. Also, Mt. Princeton Hot Springs is not a sulphur hot spring like others, where there is sort of a pungent smell to the heated water.

Anyway, I just suggest that you check things out for yourself. They're web site is: http://www.mtprinceton.com.

Also, note that the natural creek hot springs are usually not open in the springtime, because the creek runs quite heavily and washed out parts of the creek bed. ;)

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	I sat in this particular pool for about 20 minutes. :)
	Just look at the steam rising!
	One shot where I zoomed in on a rapid of Chalk Creek.