Hanging Lake Trail, Glenwood Springs

Breathtakingly beautiful!!! Reservation required and no dogs allowed. Steep in some areas, loose pebbles/rocks in some areas. There are seven bridges to cross and the views along the way make the trail worth it. Wear good hiking shoes and trekking poles are helpful. It is a good workout but the reward at the end is worth it. Do not forget to go to the Spouting rock is on the left side of the lake.

We had a 7:30 permit with a 15min window on either side. The trail crosses several foot bridges and is only a mile and a half but the incline is 1,000 ft of elevation. Starting early meant a cool hike as we were down by 11. We waited until about 10am for the sun to hit the water and reveal the turquoise color. Take the additional short hike behind hanging lake to the big waterfall. Its only another 100 yards. Hiking poles helped and bring plenty of water and a snack.