The Top 8 Natural Monuments in Routt County
Routt County’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 8
beautiful natural monuments in Routt County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Routt County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 13, 2025
Hot Springs
Highlight • Natural Monument
Here, you can observe the active hot springs, which is how Steamboat Springs got its name. As you ride along the bike trail, you'll come across informative signs about each hot spring. Please note that swimming is not allowed.
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Sweetwater Spring
Highlight • Natural Monument
Sweetwater Spring has a temperature of 64°F. Sweetwater is one of a number springs that feed Lake Spring. To help dry some of the surrounding marshy land, this lake was …
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Sulphur Spring Cave
Highlight • Cave
Sulphur Cave has a temperature: of 73°F. According to the sign, this is the most mysterious of the springs. Legend has it that the early Indians used this cave and …
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Rabbit Ears Pass
Highlight • Mountain Pass
Rabbit Ears Pass derives its name from a rock formation visible from the pass that resembles "rabbit ears." The pass offers stunning views of the Yampa Valley and provides excellent access to Routt National Forest.
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Steamboat Lake State Park
Highlight • Lake
Steamboat Lake State Park comprises 2,820 acres of parkland situated west of Hahns Peak and near the community of Hahns Peak Village. It is home to Steamboat Lake, a 1,101-acre …
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Hot Springs Trail to Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
As you hike, this trail runs alongside the tranquil Hot Springs Creek, providing a peaceful ambiance. Eventually, you'll reach Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs, one of several in the area that contributed to Steamboat Springs earning its name.
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Sand Mountain Summit
Highlight • Summit
Sand Mountain is the highest peak in the Elkhead Mountains. The Elkhead Mountains are a remote range of mountains with relatively low peaks compared to other Colorado mountain ranges. The …
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Pearl Lake
Highlight • Lake
Pearl Lake is a mountain reservoir at the base of Farwell Mountain. The 167-acre lake lies in Pearl Lake State Park which offers a campground, boat ramps, nature trails west, …
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