Yampa River Botanic Park – Yampa River Core Trail loop from Steamboat Springs

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Steamboat Springs

Yampa River Botanic Park – Yampa River Core Trail loop from Steamboat Springs

Moderate

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Yampa River Botanic Park – Yampa River Core Trail loop from Steamboat Springs

02:16

8.86km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

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2.53 km

Yampa River Botanic Park

Highlight • Natural

The Park sits at an altitude of 6,880 ft in a cool valley at the foot of Mt Werner, the Steamboat Ski Mountain. In winter, cold air flows down the …

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3.52 km

Fetcher Pond

Lake

3.63 km

Yampa River Core Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Exemplary dedicated and well-paved bike trail, mostly in nature along the scenic Yampa river, and safely separate from road traffic

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7.53 km

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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7.73 km

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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7.75 km

Sulphur Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

Easy access and part of Steamboat Springs history.

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8.06 km

Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Highlight • Settlement

Steamboat Springs is situated at an elevation of 6,700 feet in northwest Colorado. It is known as Ski Town USA, boasting two ski resorts within the town. Steamboat features a …

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