Save this Conundrum Hot Springs Trail Mini Guide🏔️🌼 📍 Near Aspen, CO 🥾 17 miles round trip, ~2,800 ft gain 🕐 Best as a 1-night backpacking trip 📅 Permit required (opens in February on Recreation.gov) 🔁 20 campsites (lower # = closer to hot springs) 👥 Max 6 people per permit 🚫 No day-use permits needed, but it’s a tough day hike ✅ What to Bring: 🧊 Warm layers (high altitude) 🚰 Water filter (creek is your only source) 🐻 Bear canister required 🥾 Trekking poles & water shoes (one creek crossing) 🚽 WAG bag to pack out waste (they have some at the trailhead!) ⚠️ Things to Know: 🗓️ Best season: Late June–early Oct ⛈️ Start early to avoid afternoon storms 🚙 Trailhead is ~20 min from Aspen (dirt road, passable by most cars) 🔥 No campfires allowed 🐻 Wildlife is active! Store all scented items in a bear canister 🏔️ Acclimate if you’re coming from low elevation (risk of altitude sickness) Is this backpacking trip on your bucket list? #ReadySetCO #conundrumhotspr...