In the summertime, when the weather is high, there is no better way to cool off than jumping into a beautiful all-natural pool… especially when the said pool is fed by a tiered waterfall! Where can one find such a scenic gem? We recommend this Colorado swimming hole that must be on your summer bucket list:
Welcome to the sinful-sounding yet oh-so divine Devil’s Punchbowl!
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Tucked away just off Independence Pass near Aspen, the Devil’s Punchbowl is one of the most picture-perfect spots in the Centennial State and features 10-to-25-foot-high cliffs encompassing beautiful blue water.
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Doesn’t this super-cold water look so inviting on a hot summer day?
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Please note: It is essential to use caution if diving off the cliff. Before jumping in, be sure the landing is free of other swimmers.
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As if the dramatic cliffs surrounding the pool were not incredible enough, the intricate waterfalls that feed the swimming hole (via the Roaring Fork River) make the area even more jaw-dropping.
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Located within the White River National Forest, the swimming hole and waterfall are accessible via an easy 2.2-mile trail that is best used between April and September.
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To learn more about the Devil’s Punchbowl and everything else to see and do in the area, visit Travel Crested Butte’s website.
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The Devil’s Punchbowl can be found just past mile marker 50 on Independence Pass Road (Highway 82).
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Do you have a favorite attraction, event, or restaurant that you would like to see featured here on Only in Colorado? Remember to nominate it here! For even more of our favorite Centennial State swims, check out these 11 Epic Colorado Lakes and Swimming Holes To Have A Blast This Summer.
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Address: Devils Punchbowl, Colorado 81210, USA
Welcome to the sinful-sounding yet oh-so divine Devil’s Punchbowl!
TripAdvisor/PaultheAdvisor
Tucked away just off Independence Pass near Aspen, the Devil’s Punchbowl is one of the most picture-perfect spots in the Centennial State and features 10-to-25-foot-high cliffs encompassing beautiful blue water.
TripAdvisor/garbagecollector
Doesn’t this super-cold water look so inviting on a hot summer day?
TripAdvisor/logandiana
Please note: It is essential to use caution if diving off the cliff. Before jumping in, be sure the landing is free of other swimmers.
TripAdvisor/flickrmac
As if the dramatic cliffs surrounding the pool were not incredible enough, the intricate waterfalls that feed the swimming hole (via the Roaring Fork River) make the area even more jaw-dropping.
TripAdvisor/Thomas K
Located within the White River National Forest, the swimming hole and waterfall are accessible via an easy 2.2-mile trail that is best used between April and September.
TripAdvisor/Jeremy B
To learn more about the Devil’s Punchbowl and everything else to see and do in the area, visit Travel Crested Butte’s website.
TripAdvisor/Management
The Devil’s Punchbowl can be found just past mile marker 50 on Independence Pass Road (Highway 82).
TripAdvisor/PaultheAdvisor
Do you have a favorite attraction, event, or restaurant that you would like to see featured here on Only in Colorado? Remember to nominate it here! For even more of our favorite Centennial State swims, check out these 11 Epic Colorado Lakes and Swimming Holes To Have A Blast This Summer.
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