GC7BK86 Traditional Cache Lithia Spring - Steamboat Springs Walking Tour #6
Type: Traditional | Size: Small Small | Difficulty: 1.5 out of 5 | Terrain: 1.5 out of 5
By: momcheers @ | Hide Date: 08/03/2017 | Status: Available
Country: United States | State: Colorado
Coordinates: N40° 29.327 W106° 50.896 | Last updated: 08/30/2019 | Fav points: 0
Recommended for kids  Takes less than an hour  Scenic view  Available at all times  Parking available 

"Water is the only drink for a wise man" -- Henry David Thoreau

Average temp - 78 degrees.
While a number of the springs on the walking tour map contain lithium, it is this milky spring which inspired Mr. H.W. Gossard to lease the property with the intent of developing a European style spa during the 1930's. It is said that consumption of these waters helps those who partake to regulate their mood and reduce manic depression. Gossard planned on establishing a bottling enterprise to sell and distribute Miraquelle water. Gossard constructed the stone columns at the entrance.

The best laid plans…

The Routt County Historic Preservation Board and the Routt County Commissioners designated the Lithia Spring as a local historic site in 1993.

Many local residents still believe in consuming the Lithia water daily. The strong sulfer smell doesn't seem to bother them -- they simply add a slice of lemon!

 Custom URLs

Add cache to watch list
Log your visit
Picture Gallery

 Hints

You shouldn't need much of a hint, but check by the historic land mark sign!

 Nearby Caches

GC1EWQD Deep Lake (88.51 kms SW)
GC31ENV COPPER IS KING (95.64 kms E)
GC5Z5AJ Goner (107.47 kms E)
GC1WRY6 Molly's Molly Lake Cache (109.43 kms E)
GC1WYJR Janine's Ravine (112.08 kms S)

    


Driving Directions

 Logs

10 Logs: Found it 8  Didn't find it 1  Owner Maintenance 1  

Found it 07/03/2019 By sheckel_CSM
Yo we out here! Found on 07/02/19

Found it 06/29/2019 By coloradocachekings
Found it but got bit by two deer flies. I never knew this spring was here!

Found it 06/27/2019 By Cap'n Ron
Avast!
T'at be some warm water!
The crrrew 'njoyed a dip an chance to get clean'd up whilst yers truleh found t'e cache-n-lefts me mark.
Sorry if'n we mades t'e wa'er stnky.
T'e crew sure smelt better af'erwards.....
Harrr, harrr, harrrrrr! Evil
TNLN
ThankYe Fer T'e Cache!

Owner Maintenance 06/26/2019 By momcheers
Checked on this one today — it was definitely gone!! It’s been replaced and hopefully won’t be muggled again!!

Didn't find it 06/25/2019 By monahloo
We looked all over, we could not find it

Found it 08/07/2018 By Utahcolor
Hmm. Bubbling springs that are...cool. OK, we'll go with that. TFTC

Found it 08/03/2018 By PackSux
Made the quick find and then visited the spring for a small taste out of curiosity. It tasted better than it smelled, that's for sure. TFTC!

Found it 08/02/2018 By emorg99
found it with my sister and her fiancé! their very first cache !! tftc :D

Found it 07/30/2018 By denverlynx
Another one found in the boat.

Found it 07/29/2018 By Dan_Wein
Treasure trove of knickknacks