Hanging Lake (2)
Statistics
- Date - 06/23/2009
- Elevation - < 7,000'
- Route - Hanging Lake Trail
- Miles - 2.6
- Elevation Gain - 1,220'
- ACME Mapper - Link
- CalTopo - Link
- Partners - Ed Bunk
Description
The Hanging Lake Trailhead is off of I-70 in Glenwood Canyon east of Glenwood Springs, Colorado. The trail runs along Dead Horse Creek to Spouting Rock and Hanging Lake. I was working in the area for the week and completed this hike. Monday night I rented a road bike and cycled up and down Glenwood Canyon. The paved trail is 16.2 miles one way and runs along and underneath the interstate. It was a fun ride and the first time I had ever been on a road bike. Tuesday night I hiked to Hanging Lake. I hadn't been there since 2006 and remember it being a great hike to a beautiful lake and waterfalls. Ed joined me for the trip this evening after work.
Photos
Glenwood Canyon
Ed
Dead Horse Creek
Hiking
Water Fall
Hanging Lake
Ed
Ed below the upper water fall and Spouting Rock.
Hanging Lake