Hanging Lake Trail, Glenwood Springs

Amazing place to see, the hike up to it is fairly steep, but totally worth the effort

Truly stunning! Looks like something out of Lord of the rings. Now with Covid you can park at the lot instead of having to park in Glenwood and catch a shuttle in. This also allows you a bit of leeway with your reservation time. We got there right at 9:00 worried that we wouldn't be allowed access if we were late but they assured us that they would've allowed us in if we were an hour late. Before with the shuttle system this wouldn't have been the case. Keep in mind the parking lot is only accessible going east bound on I 70 Anyways the hike is relatively easy up to the the last 5% of it. Then it gets steep and craggy but there is a handrail for any uneasy hikers. The views of the canyon are incredible and the lake is well worth the trek. Secondly make sure to go up to spouting Rock, a beautiful addition to the value of your efforts.