CDOT Rest Area: Hanging Lake,Glenwood Canyon — photo spot in I-70, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601, USA
CDOT Rest Area: Hanging Lake,Glenwood Canyon
Small CDOT rest area on I-70 giving access to the trailhead for Hanging Lake and dramatic Glenwood Canyon walls. Photograph emerald waterfalls, glassy pool reflections and steep basalt cliffs. Best visited early morning or late afternoon for soft side lighting and fewer hikers. Note: Hanging Lake requires a timed permit (Recreation.gov) and parking is limited; the trail is steep and about 1.2 miles one-way. Weather can change quickly in the canyon—dress for shade and slippery boardwalks.
CDOT Rest Area: Hanging Lake,Glenwood Canyon
Small CDOT rest area on I-70 giving access to the trailhead for Hanging Lake and dramatic Glenwood Canyon walls. Photograph emerald waterfalls, glassy pool reflections and steep basalt cliffs. Best visited early morning or late afternoon for soft side lighting and fewer hikers. Note: Hanging Lake requires a timed permit (Recreation.gov) and parking is limited; the trail is steep and about 1.2 miles one-way. Weather can change quickly in the canyon—dress for shade and slippery boardwalks.