Location:Hanging Lake, Glenwood Springs, CO
Date: 12/13/13
How far we went: 1 mile up + 1 mile down = 2 total
How long it took us: About 3 hours
Elevation reached: 7,040 ft
Weather: Cold, snowy, overcast.
My partner and I were married here and it was a very magical day so we like to return sometimes, mostly during winter. The video above shows lots of water flowing but we have definitely been here when everything is frozen solid. The trip up is roughly a mile with varying terrain. If you're going in the winter time, I suggest yaktrax or something of the like to aid you in your ascent. Also, the last leg of the hike is a steep scramble up and in the winter months you'll want all the grip you can get. There are 7 bridges labeled a 1-7 to keep track of your progress. When you see the lake, you can hike above it to see more beautiful flowing water. Don't be lazy and stop at the lake, take the extra 1/10th of a mile hike up to the top.
There is a large parking lot with ample spaces but you should make a note that YOU CANNOT ACCESS HANGING LAKE FROM I-70 EASTBOUND. YOU MUST TURN AROUND AT EXIT 121. Don't get pissed off and confused, turning around adds 5-10 minutes in the trip, maybe more in awful weather but I promise it is well worth the wait.
I apologize for the wide-angle photos. Like a dummy, I left our DSLR on and ran the battery dead so all we had was the GoPro. For more photos of Hanging Lake in the winter, check out my other blog post on it here.
My partner and I were married here and it was a very magical day so we like to return sometimes, mostly during winter. The video above shows lots of water flowing but we have definitely been here when everything is frozen solid. The trip up is roughly a mile with varying terrain. If you're going in the winter time, I suggest yaktrax or something of the like to aid you in your ascent. Also, the last leg of the hike is a steep scramble up and in the winter months you'll want all the grip you can get. There are 7 bridges labeled a 1-7 to keep track of your progress. When you see the lake, you can hike above it to see more beautiful flowing water. Don't be lazy and stop at the lake, take the extra 1/10th of a mile hike up to the top.
There is a large parking lot with ample spaces but you should make a note that YOU CANNOT ACCESS HANGING LAKE FROM I-70 EASTBOUND. YOU MUST TURN AROUND AT EXIT 121. Don't get pissed off and confused, turning around adds 5-10 minutes in the trip, maybe more in awful weather but I promise it is well worth the wait.
I apologize for the wide-angle photos. Like a dummy, I left our DSLR on and ran the battery dead so all we had was the GoPro. For more photos of Hanging Lake in the winter, check out my other blog post on it here.
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