Glenwood Springs

Community Description
(See community links below for additional information.)

Nestled in a beautiful mountainous valley, Glenwood Springs sits on the western slope of Colorado as a hub to Aspen (40 minutes south), Vail (45 minutes east) and Grand Junction (90 minutes west). Glenwood Springs is located at the confluence of the Roaring Fork River and the Colorado River. This makes a natural fit for year-round fun.

Demographics

• Glenwood Springs has a population of 8,564.
• Glenwood Springs serves as the County Seat of Garfield County and the location for the Courts of the 9th Judicial District, as well as home of the Garfield County Jail and Three Rivers Regional Library Service System.
• Garfield County has a population of 51,908.

Education

• Roaring Fork School District serves the area with public education for kindergarten through 12th grade.
• The campus of Colorado Mountain College is just minutes away from town.

Local Attractions

• Glenwood Springs has the world’s largest hot springs swimming pool filled with salty minerals.
• Visitors can soak in the therapy pool (104 degrees), swim in the huge 98-degree swimming pool or play in the small children's pool.
• The local ski area, Sunlight Mountain Resort, caters to all abilities.
• At the top of the Iron Mountain tram is the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park.
• Glenwood Springs also has fly fishing and river rafting.
• There are quite a few noted mountain bike trails in the Roaring Fork Valley, all requiring fitness and stamina.
• The favored routes for locals are the Forest Hollow Trail that winds along the rim above Glenwood Canyon and the Scout Trail, an extreme drop from the canyon rim into downtown Glenwood.
• Red Mountain, aka the Jeannie Golay Trail, is a straight up-straight down dirt road that locals use for training and exercise.

Community Links

HEALTH CARE IN GLENWOOD SPRINGS

HOSPITALS
Valley View Hospital
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CLINICS
Glenwood Medical Associates
Orthopaedic Associates of Aspen and Glenwood Springs
Mountain Family Health Center
Pediatric Partners

LIFESTYLES IN GLENWOOD SPRINGS

DEMOGRAPHICS
http://www.city-data.com/city/Glenwood-Springs-Colorado.html

SCHOOLS
Roaring Fork School District
Colorado Mountain College
           
EMPLOYERS
List of Local Businesses
Employment Opportunities in and around Glenwood Springs
           
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.glenwoodchamber.com
           
TOWN WEBSITE
www.ci.glenwood-springs.co.us

COUNTY
http://www.garfield-county.com/
           
REAL ESTATE – View homes for free before you do a site visit!
Go to Zillow.com to learn about all the homes for sale in Glenwood Springs.

LOCAL NEWSPAPERS
Post Independent

TOURIST AND RECREATION WEBSITES
Glenwood Springs Whitewater Park
Glenwood Springs Travel Guide
Hot Springs Pool

TOWNS NEARBY
Carbondale (13 miles)
New Castle (14 miles)
Silt (22 miles)
Rifle (31 miles)
Marble (34 miles)
Grand Junction (87 miles)
Denver (157 miles)

AIRPORTS
Glenwood Springs Airport

TRANSPORTATION
Ride Glenwood Springs

SKIING IN COLORADO, FROM GLENWOOD SPRINGS
Sunlight Ski Resort
Aspen and Snowmass Village (41 miles)