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 ...