Manitou Springs Mineral Springs Walking Tour

This is a walking tour of the Manitou Springs Mineral Springs Foundation's 8 historic sparkling mineral springs. The springs were created from deep-seated waters rising through the Rampart Range and Ute Pass faults of the Williams Canyon and Fountain Creek watershed basins limestone remnant karst geological aquifer. Historically, people would visit Manitou Springs to drink the waters stating the minerals had positive health effects.

Public parking is available at Canon Ave Parking Lot or on the street. Paid street parking is $3.50 per hour during the day, and free after 6pm.

Other things to do nearby include the strenuous 2768-step Manitou Incline (reservations required), the Manitou Cliff Dwellings, Cave of the Winds mountain park, Garden of the Gods