Trimble Hot Springs

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Trimble Hot Springs is located in an area in Durango, Colorado that was once inhabited by the Anasazi Native Americans. It is estimated that from 1000-1300 AD, the popular tribe struggle to sustain life in this drought-infested part of the nation known as the Animas Valley. Because of the high altitude and exceedingly hot temperatures, the Anasazi struggled to maintain their lifestyle and health against Mother Nature. The hot springs, however, provided a welcomed retreat from the burdens of struggling to survive in the daunting climate.

In the 1800’s, the Animas Valley became the prime hunting and gathering land of the nomadic Ute Indian tribe. The tribe spent their summers down south in Colorado basking in the therapeutic hot springs of the region. The Ute, it is believed, held spiritual ceremonies on the grounds surrounding the healing waters up through the 1800’s.

Namesake, Frank Trimble and his wife discovered the area in 1884. Trimble suffered from a menu of medical problems, including rheumatism and wounds left over from the Oregon Indian wars. Soon after he began soaking in the hot springs, he declared that he was healed. Thereafter, the springs became a destination for others.

Following an unfortunate sequence of financial affairs, a northerner named T.D. Burns and his wife, Josefa, gained half ownership of Trimble’s springs. The Burns then founded the Burns National Bank and built the Hermosa House – a three-story hotel that was built both at the apex and turning point of the springs. Unfortunately, the landmark burned to the ground in the early 1930’s.

Still, the hot springs remained a popular therapeutic destination. Today, Trimble keeps one of three known wells functional. This functioning well is 150 feet deep and has water pumped from it at a rate of 200 gallons per minute at a temperature of 120 degrees.

The pools themselves are heated to anywhere between 102 and 108 degrees and are filled with 40-60 gallons of water at a time. Water at Trimble is treated and has been tested by a Swiss government institution for therapeutic use and water bottling. The treatment that goes into the water is ozone and then it is filtered through sand fibers. The process disinfects the weather and oxidizes iron copper so that the water is clear.

Among its celebrated guests is none other than Marilyn Monroe, who soaked in the hot springs during a vacation in Trimble. Visitors to the hot springs are invited to take advantage of other spa amenities, such as deep tissue massage, herbal oil wrap, radiant herbal glow and balancing herbal face treatment. Guests are provided with robes, changing facilities and towels by Trimble.

In addition to getting pampered at the spa, guests can choose from fun activities such as a dip in the Olympic-sized swimming pool, outdoor picnic grounds, natural therapy pools and more. No matter why you come to Trimble, one thing is for certain: you are sure to leave with soft skin, limber muscles and a sense of rejuvenation and peace.

To find out more, visit the Trimble Hot Springs website.