hanging lake

科州的小九寨沟，世界五大怪湖之一。挺美的，可能正好是秋天，又出太阳，所以我看到的是非常漂亮的湖。就是太久没运动了，爬个1.2英里的山，还真有点累。总长不长，路不是很好走。还有一段悬崖边的山路，小孩子有点难爬的。看到好几个小孩子都哭了，有护拦，景台上可以看看风景，很漂亮。

一开始听说这里的湖水可以媲美九寨沟的湖水。但可能天气没有很好吧，湖水也就一般的蓝，不至于到达说晶莹透明的那种状态。另外没有车上去很麻烦，一定要租到或者借到。

I had the opportunity to hike Hanging Lake trail in early Spring last year, and it was absolutely breathtaking. The hike itself was a little tough, but I feel it is easy enough anyone can hike the trail. Just go at your own pace, Hanging Lake at the top is well worth the hike. When I went, there was still snow on the trail, making the hike a little more challenging. Once you get to the top, it is worth just sitting there and enjoying the surrounding nature. The lake itself is not big, but it is scenic. There is also another waterfall if you continue on. Definitely worth the hike. The parking spot at the bottom is big, and the trailhead is clearly marked. I Would recommend this hike and Hanging Lake to anyone.

It takes about 45 minutes to get up to hanging lake and it is well worth it! A bit of it is steep but has handholds. But for the most part, you must be physically able to do some hiking. Hiking boots and proper attire are highly recommended. I went on a mild day and it was just beautiful.

Hanging Lake and the trail were great. We got to the trail head around 9:30 and there were only a couple cars in the parking lot. The trail is 2.4mi roundtrip and there is about 1000ft of elevation gain from the trail head to the lake. This hike was quick and very scenic. The lake was beautiful.We geared up and were on our way within a few minutes. Once we got to the start of the actual trail we put on our microspikes since the trail was snow covered and icy.If you're an out-of-towner or just don't know, this trail gets a lot of snow on it in the winter. That snow gets icy as it melts and refreezes. YakTrax, microspikes, etc. are nearly a necessity. On our way down we passed dozens of people attempting to hike up without traction. Sure it can be done but they seemed to be having quite a bit of trouble as the slipped and fell all over. I have no doubt there have been a number of broken wrists and tail bones as people try to ascend/descend this trail in the winter without some kind of traction. Back in Glenwood Springs I'd be willing to bet some of the outdoor rental companies rent spikes for a couple bucks. If nothing else don't hike this trail in tennis shoes. Put on some boots.

Very cool hike with amazing views at the top. It is only two miles but don't let that fool you, because it is tough! It is two miles straight up so be ready. It is worth the hike though and we will be doing this again!

This is a really lovely hike. Beautiful and such a treat once you reach the lake. Be sure to wear proper foot gear. There were several people who didn't know what they were doing and were wearing flip flops, etc. and really struggled/couldn't do the whole walk. One time we went a woman even fell and broke her ankle and the trail had to be closed as emergency crew made their way up to her and back down with a stretcher, etc. In May there was still quite a bit of snow and ice on the trail. Really gorgeous lake and surroundings - bring the camera!

It certainly is quite a hike up the mountain. It took us about and hour and a half, but its nothing but gorgeous scenery all the way up, so take your time and enjoy the hike. Wear some good hiking shoes and pack light, water and granola bars are a must, but for the most part, it is such and incredible place to see.

Confirming the popularity of this area, I arrived on a Thursday morning in September to a surprisingly active parking area. Not to say it was difficult to find a spot (it wasn't), just surprisingly busy. Those arriving as I was leaving, mid-afternoon, may have had a bit of a wait.The hike up to the lake itself is moderately difficult overall, with some very difficult portions, but would not be insurmountable for most people. If you are having trouble there are plenty of places to take a breather, including a couple sitting areas and about a half-dozen small bridges, along it's roughly one-mile length. These respites will also provide you the perfect opportunity to enjoy the serenity and beauty of Dead Horse Creek, which the trail follows.Hanging Lake itself has a small boardwalk which encompasses about a third of the lake's perimeter. The boardwalk provides ample bench space to just sit back, relax, and take in the natural beauty. After admiring the lake be sure to spend the extra five minutes to climb the rest of the way up to Spouting Rock. Not only is this location beautiful in it's own right, it is also less crowded than the lake. I had this spot entirely to myself for most of my time there.If you enjoy scenery, the outdoors, and/or hiking and you are in the area I would highly recommend checking out Hanging Lake. You will not be disappointed.

Hanging Lake emanates beauty. The blue-green travertine on the lake bed glistens in the sun and you can see the fish's eyes the water is so clear. The falls are a sight to behold. Spouting Rock just a few feet down an adjacent trail is a must see if you make the hike to the lake.

A big hike on a beautiful day here in Colorado. I am not sure if going up was harder on my lungs or coming down was harder on my knees. But I got to tell you, I am not complaining! It was a perfect day. After the hike we went for a burger and beer.

When the sign says this is a difficult hike, it really is. Seeing the lake at the end is however worth the trip. It took two hours to go up the 1000 feet climb and about an hour and 15 to come down. I thought about turning around after 1/4 mile up but was glad I received encouragement to keep going.

One of the most beautiful places on earth. Worth every step of the exhausting trail. A must see and one you'll never forget.

Great side hike if your traveling on 70...off the interstate but directions little confusing. Limited access on/off 70 but worth the research to get there. Beautiful views at the top...relaxing.

crowded. crowded. crowded. crowded. crowded. crowded. crowded. crowded. Do not do this trail on a weekend. Do not do this trail in July. Do not do this trail for the fall colors.Go during the off season in bad weather.