Hanging Lake

Unlike some of Colorado's most well-known waterfalls, Hanging Lake is renowned for its emerald pool of water rather than its magnitude or volume. Only those who have a hiking permit may enter this stunning natural site in Glenwood Springs. To learn more about this, visit the Visit Glenwood website.

The basin of Hanging Lake, which rests on a cliff edge and is crystal pure, is where the falls empty. Because the lake's edges are so thin, wooden walkways have been erected around them to accommodate tourists. When organizing your trip to Hanging Lake, you have the option of adding a bike reservation or taking a shuttle to the trailhead.

The ascent to jade-colored One of the most popular hikes in the state is Hanging Lake, which is so well-liked that the parks service has had to start requiring reservations. Hanging Lake, located just outside of Glenwood Springs, is a wonderfully unique location with numerous waterfalls tumbling off a cliff on one side. Aside from the lake's unusual tint for its setting-it appears as though it belongs in the sea in a tropical paradise-and the illusion that it is hanging to the mountain's edge, the entire scene is bizarre.

Location: Glenwood Canyon, Colorado