Hanging Lake waterfall art
Stylized illustration, not a photo — the real place looks different (and that’s half the fun).
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.

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