Hanging Lake

Hanging Lake A detailed guide to hiking Hanging Lake:
http://www.dayhikesneardenver.com/hanging-lake-colorado/ The exit 125 is only accessible from Eastbound I-70.
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Hidden within the steep walls of Glenwood Canyon on Interstate 70 about 150 miles west of Denver and 7 miles east of Glenwood Springs, Colorado lies a popular and relatively easy hike up a side canyon to a beautiful lake and two waterfalls. Directions
From I-70, take exit 125 to the Hanging Lake Rest Area. For westbound travelers, exit at milepost 21 and turn around going east to the Hanging Lake

exit. The off-ramp leads right into a parking lot. This area can be crowded during the summer. Parking is limited. From the parking area walk east along the paved trail. After a couple of hundred yards you will see a trail leading off to the left and marked as the trail for Hanging Lake. Take this trail all the way to the lake. The trail is a little steep and rocky, so though it is only 1 mile to the lake it may take you a little time. This canyon is beautiful though, so stop every once in a while to catch your breath and look around. The last 100 yards to the lake is steep up a cliff side with a railing on the outside. Upon reaching the lake you will find a boardwalk, please stay on this board walk as the environment at Hanging Lake is extremely fragile. The hike requires 1-2 hours round trip and is rated difficult by the park service, you'll find benches along the way to catch your breath and take in the scenery.

- Restrooms
- Picnic Area
- Handicap Access
- Trailhead Access
- River Access
- Point of Interest

WATCH LIVE: Officials provide update on condition of Hanging Lake:
08/18/2021

WATCH LIVE: Officials provide update on condition of Hanging Lake:

9NEWS stream the 10 a.m. news conference in the video player above, on 9NEWS streaming devices, on the 9NEWS YouTube and 9NEWS app.

This will be the second year for the online reservation system. It’ll cost $12 for a permit and shuttle ride from the Ha...
02/16/2020

This will be the second year for the online reservation system. It’ll cost $12 for a permit and shuttle ride from the Hanging Lake Welcome Center in Glenwood Springs to the trailhead off Interstate 70. If you’d rather opt to bike to the trail, then the charge is $10.

A reservation is required to visit Hanging Lake via independent vehicle, hiking or biking. Forest Service Rangers and/or staff patrol the trail and parking area to ensure visitors have obtained a day pass. Be prepared to present your permit to an authorized agent or Forest Service Officer upon request.

Visit here for ticketing information:

Glenwood Springs, Colorado - Hanging Lake: Make a Reservation. Choose between shuttle or bike to the trailhead. All reservations include a permit to hike!

A beautiful aerial photo by -- the trail should be open today!
06/10/2017

A beautiful aerial photo by -- the trail should be open today!

Extend your hike just a bit more to see Spouting Rock 💦
06/06/2017

Extend your hike just a bit more to see Spouting Rock 💦

There are amazing current pics of the lake and hike on Instagram https://instagram.com/p/BTk-PzVBqdz/
05/03/2017

There are amazing current pics of the lake and hike on Instagram
https://instagram.com/p/BTk-PzVBqdz/

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In the meantime, anyone with information about the vandalism at the park last week should contact the Eagle-Holy Cross R...
04/19/2017

In the meantime, anyone with information about the vandalism at the park last week should contact the Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District at 970-827-5715.

Park rangers say graffiti found along the Hanging Lake Trail was so fresh you “could still smell the spray paint.”

10/09/2016

Search instagram for some current fall pictures of Hanging Lake. It truly is beautiful this time of year. 🍁
https://instagram.com/p/BLWIbb7BLM-/

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"Forest rangers are calling graffiti and vandalism at a popular and a heavily-used tourist destination a 'huge problem.'...
09/07/2016

"Forest rangers are calling graffiti and vandalism at a popular and a heavily-used tourist destination a 'huge problem.'

Hanging Lake in Glenwood Canyon will be CLOSED this Saturday (09/10) so volunteers can clean off the graffiti and perform other standard maintenance on the trail to the lake."

Forest rangers are calling graffiti and vandalism at a popular and a heavily used tourist destination a “huge problem.”

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