Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Location of Glenwood Springs in Colorado, USA
Country	United States
State	Colorado
County	Garfield
Area
- City	4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²)
- Land	4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²)
Population (2006)[1]
- City	8,564
- Density	1,784.2/sq mi (690.7/km²)
Time zone	MST (UTC-7)
- Summer (DST)	MDT (UTC-6)
Website: www.ci.glenwood-springs.co.us

Grand Avenue, Glenwood Springs

Hot Springs Pool at Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Glenwood Springs view towards south as seen from Glenwood Caverns, Colorado

Glenwood Springs is a city in Garfield County, Colorado, United States. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 8,564.^[1] It is the county seat of Garfield County^GR6. Glenwood Springs is home to one branch of Colorado Mountain College. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Area  Ranked 8th  - Total 104,185 sq mi (269,837 km²)  - Width 280 miles (451 km)  - Length 380 miles (612 km)  - % water 0. ... This is an alphabetical list of the sovereign states of the world, including both de jure and de facto independent states. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      The political units and divisions of the United States include: The 50 states, which are... Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Area  Ranked 8th  - Total 104,185 sq mi (269,837 km²)  - Width 280 miles (451 km)  - Length 380 miles (612 km)  - % water 0. ... A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction. ... Garfield County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... To help compare orders of magnitude of different geographical regions, we list here areas between 1,000 km² and 10,000 km². See also areas of other orders of magnitude. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... A time zone is a region of the Earth that has adopted the same standard time, usually referred to as the local time. ... MST is UTC-7 The Mountain Standard Time Zone (MST) is a geographic region that keeps time by subtracting seven hours from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), resulting in UTC-7. ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Though DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ... Mountain Daylight Time or MDT is the Mountain Standard Time Zone (or MST) during Daylight Savings Time. ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1024 × 768 pixel, file size: 259 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Glenwood Springs, Grand Ave © 2006 Sascha Brück File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1024 × 768 pixel, file size: 259 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Glenwood Springs, Grand Ave © 2006 Sascha Brück File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 507 pixelsFull resolution (873 × 553 pixel, file size: 180 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Spring-fed pool at Glenwood Springs, Colorado. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 507 pixelsFull resolution (873 × 553 pixel, file size: 180 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Spring-fed pool at Glenwood Springs, Colorado. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2272 × 1704 pixel, file size: 749 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2272 × 1704 pixel, file size: 749 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Garfield County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. ... Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Area  Ranked 8th  - Total 104,185 sq mi (269,837 km²)  - Width 280 miles (451 km)  - Length 380 miles (612 km)  - % water 0. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Garfield County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. ... Colorado Mountain College (CMC)is a network of seven community college campuses in western Colorado. ...

History

Glenwood has a long, interesting history. Its unique location at the confluence of the Colorado River and the Roaring Fork River as well gaining a stop on the railroad historically made it a center of commerce in the area. The city has seen numerous famous visitors including President Teddy Roosevelt who spent an entire summer vacation living out of the historic Hotel Colorado. Doc Holliday, a wild west legend from the O.K. Coral gunfight, spent the final months of his life in Glenwood Springs and is buried in the town's original cemetery above Bennett Avenue. The Colorado River from the bottom of Marble Canyon, in the Upper Grand Canyon Colorado River in the Grand Canyon from Desert View The Colorado River from Laughlin The Colorado River is a river in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, approximately 1,450 mi (2,330 km) long... The Roaring Fork River, a tributary of the Colorado, is shown highlighted on a map of the western United States The Roaring Fork River is a tributary of the Colorado River, approximately 70 mi (113 km) long, in west central Colorado in the United States. ... Theodore Roosevelt (October 27, 1858–January 6, 1919) was the twenty-fifth (1901) Vice President and the twenty-sixth (1901-1909) President of the United States, succeeding to the office upon the assassination of William McKinley. ... Hotel Colorado is an 1893 Italianate structure in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, USA, and one of the oldest hotels in Colorado. ... John Henry Doc Holliday (August 14, 1851 – November 8, 1887) was an American dentist, gambler, and gunfighter of the American Old West frontier who is usually remembered for his associations with Wyatt Earp and the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. ...

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.5 km² (4.8 mi²). 12.4 km² (4.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.21% is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Glenwood Springs is home to Fairy Cave / Glenwood Caverns and Bridal Veil Falls. Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 7,736 people, 3,216 households, and 1,926 families residing in the city. The population density was 622.3/km² (1,611.6/mi²). There were 3,353 housing units at an average density of 269.7/km² (698.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 90.42% White, 0.23% African American, 0.71% Native American, 0.80% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 5.82% from other races, and 1.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.30% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 3,216 households out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.97. This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 23.1% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 103.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $43,934, and the median income for a family was $52,903. Males had a median income of $38,506 versus $29,272 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,449. About 3.5% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.0% of those under age 18 and 5.5% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Transportation

See also: Glenwood Springs (Amtrak station)

Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, provides service to Glenwood Springs, operating its California Zephyr daily in both directions between Chicago and Emeryville, California across the bay from San Francisco. Amtrak takes an extremely scenic route through the mountains between Denver and Glenwood Springs. Much of the route is away from roads and development and follows the Colorado River. Other information Code GSC Glenwood Springs is a train station in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. ... Acela Express in West Windsor, NJ Amtrak Cascades service with tilting Talgo trainsets in Seattle, Washington Amtrak train in downtown Orlando, Florida For other uses, see Amtrak (disambiguation). ... Two California Zephyr express trains meet at a railroad siding (Grizzly) in Garfield County, Colorado beside the Colorado River on March 21, 1949. ... Union Station is a Chicago train station that opened in 1925, replacing an earlier 1881 station, and is now the only intercity rail terminal in Chicago. ... The city of Emeryville highlighted within Alameda County Emeryville is a small city located in Alameda County, California, in the United States. ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ...

Roaring Fork Transportation Authority provides bus transit in Glenwood Springs. Roaring Fork Transportation Authority was established in 1983, and is operated by a Rural Transportation Authority. ...

Glenwood Springs Airport (GWS)

Glenwood Springs lies along I-70 at exit 116, about 150 miles west of Denver. I-70 is one of the main east-west routes through the Rocky Mountains.

Recreation

Skiing

Glenwood Springs lies about 45 miles north of Aspen and 60 miles west of Vail. There are 6 world class ski resorts in this triangle: Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk in the Aspen are and Beaver Creek and Vail Mountain in the Vail area. There is also a family ski resort, Sunlight Mountain 10 miles from town to which the locals are very loyal.

Rafting/Kayaking/Fishing

Two rivers, the Colorado River and Roaring Fork River, converge in Glenwood Springs. Both are used extensively for recreation by locals, visitors and commercial outfitters. The Colorado River from the bottom of Marble Canyon, in the Upper Grand Canyon Colorado River in the Grand Canyon from Desert View The Colorado River from Laughlin The Colorado River is a river in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, approximately 1,450 mi (2,330 km) long... The Roaring Fork River, a tributary of the Colorado, is shown highlighted on a map of the western United States The Roaring Fork River is a tributary of the Colorado River, approximately 70 mi (113 km) long, in west central Colorado in the United States. ...

Mountain Biking

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.

Bike Trails

The 16 mile long recreation trail through Glewood Canyon is sandwiched between the canyon walls and the Colorado River. It is suitable for families and recreational riders, with several access points and rest areas along the way. Bike rentals and shuttles are available at several outfitters in town. There is also a paved loop along the Roaring Fork River that takes you from one end of town to the other and back again.

Community Center

The town has a recreation center with and ice rink, indoor swimming pool, climbing wall, fitness area, running track and gym. Visitors are welcomed with a daily fee. The center provides babysitting and internet access.

Hot Springs Pool

The largest natural hot springs pool in the world sits right beside the highway. Visitors can soak in the therapy pool (104 degrees) or swim in the huge 98 degree swimming pool or play in the small kids pool. The water is full of salty minerals. The Hot Springs Pool is the marque attraction in Glenwood Springs.

Glenwood Caverns

A tram takes visitors up to geological marvel that was formerly called the Fairy Caves now known as Glenwood Caverns. There is an entire recreation complex on top of the mountain with unusual rides, children's activities, several eating options and an observation deck with a view of the valley. Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ...

Hanging Lake

Hanging Lake is located in Glenwood Canyon about 7 miles east of Glenwood Springs. The lake is reached via a trailhead located near I-70 in the bottom of the canyon. Hanging Lake. ... View down Glenwood Canyon at Hanging Lake Rest Area. ... I-70 looking westbound near Mile 326, Wabaunsee County, Kansas Interstate 70 is a long interstate highway in the United States. ...

Yampa Hot Springs

This is an historic spa, also known as the Vapor Caves.

Noted natives

• Scott McInnis — Former US Congressman representing Colorado.
• Sarah Schleper — Alpine skier.
• John David Vanderhoof — Former Colorado governor.
• Bobby Julich — Bike racer and Bronze medalist at the 2004 Athens Olympics

Scott Steve McInnis (born May 9, 1953), American politician, was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1993 to 2005, representing the 3rd District of Colorado. ... Sarah Schleper (born 19 February 1979 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado) is an American alpine skier. ... John David Vanderhoof (Born May 27, 1922 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado) served as Governor of Colorado from 1973-1975 as a Republican. ... Robert Julich,[1] most commonly referred to as Bobby Julich, (born on November 18, 1971, in Corpus Christi, Texas) is an American professional road bicycle racer who currently rides for Team CSC in the UCI ProTour racing series. ...

See also

• Hotel Colorado
• Glenwood Caverns

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References

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External links

• City of Glenwood Springs official website
• Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association website
• RoaringFork.net
• A Roaring Fork Area wiki
• Glenwood Springs Travel Guide
• A blog written by the locals in Glenwood Springs
• Flickr Glenwood Springs Group
• Glenwood Springs Maps and links to specialty maps
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Prowers County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. ... Pueblo County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. ... Rio Blanco County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. ... Rio Grande County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. ... Routt County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. ... Saguache County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. ... San Juan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. ... San Miguel County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. ... Sedgwick County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. ... Summit County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. ... Teller County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. ... Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. ... Weld County is the third most extensive and the ninth most populous of the 64 counties of the State of Colorado of the United States. ... Yuma County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. ...