Strenuous hike
Hanging Lake
Near Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Height25 ft
AccessStrenuous hike
Trail2.4 mi round trip
Best seasonSummer & fall
Hanging Lake is a 25-ft waterfall near Glenwood Springs, Colorado, with strenuous hike access (2.4 mi round trip). turquoise travertine pools fed by Bridal Veil Falls; reservation required. Best season: Summer & fall.
This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead or access point before navigating. Flow varies with season and recent rain. Check conditions, water levels, and any permit or reservation rules before you go, and never climb on slick rock at the lip of a fall.
Build a trip around waterfalls like this.
Save catalog-backed stops to My Trips on the web now. The iOS beta is testing the on-road companion: verified check-ins, badges, shared trips, and your growing map of America.