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Hanging Lake Trail — Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Photo: Janusz Sobolewski from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. Waterfalls spilling over the travertine ledges into Hanging Lake, Glenwood Canyon.
Hanging Lake Trail in Glenwood Springs: best for ages 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Permit: $12 per person in the May 1–Dec 31, 2026 season · $10 per person in the Nov 1, 2025–Apr 30, 2026 winter season; permit includes parking.
AddressHanging Lake Rest Area, I-70 Exit 125 (eastbound), Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 (trailhead parking area — no street number)
HoursNo fixed gate hours — entry is by timed permit windows. The permit site (updated Oct 30, 2026) lists the trail as currently open, with permits on sale through December 2026. WINTER CONDITIONS: the Glenwood Canyon bike path approach is closed in winter and the trail can be icy — check the day's trail status before you go
PricesPermit: $12 per person in the May 1–Dec 31, 2026 season · $10 per person in the Nov 1, 2025–Apr 30, 2026 winter season; permit includes parking
Age notesSteep, rocky climb to a turquoise lake on a travertine shelf (the managing site publishes no age guidance — judge your kids' stamina and the winter ice risk yourselves).
BookingA timed-entry permit is required in every season and must be booked online in advance. In summer/fall you can also arrive by bike via the Glenwood Canyon Recreation Path — that path is closed in winter.
Suggested timeAbout 2.5 hours
AccessibilityNot confirmed — this is a steep mountain trail; do not assume it is accessible.
ParkingIncluded with the timed-entry permit
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Venue details last verified October 31, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.
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