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Fernando Boza
Photo Date:
04/01/2012
Views of the Glenwood Canyon from the trailhead by the Colorado River.
Fernando Boza
Photo Date:
04/01/2012
Views of the Glenwood Canyon from the trailhead by the Colorado River.
Fernando Boza
Photo Date:
04/01/2012
The trail is steep and rocky from the start.
Fernando Boza
Photo Date:
04/01/2012
The trail follows Dead Horse Creek toward the lake.
Fernando Boza
Photo Date:
04/01/2012
The trail follows Dead Horse Creek toward the lake.
Fernando Boza
Photo Date:
04/01/2012
The trail follows Dead Horse Creek toward the lake.
Fernando Boza
Photo Date:
04/01/2012
There is snow on the trail well into the spring.
Fernando Boza
Photo Date:
04/01/2012
View of the canyon from the lake.
Fernando Boza
Photo Date:
04/01/2012
Beautiful turquoise water characterizes the lake.
Fernando Boza
Photo Date:
04/01/2012
Beautiful turquoise water characterizes the lake.
Fernando Boza
Photo Date:
04/01/2012
Beautiful turquoise water characterizes the lake.
Fernando Boza
Photo Date:
04/01/2012
A moss-covered waterfall feeds the lake.
Fernando Boza
Photo Date:
04/01/2012
Beautiful turquoise water characterizes the lake.
Fernando Boza
Photo Date:
04/01/2012
Although steep and rocky, the fairly short distance makes this hike popular for families with kids.
Fernando Boza
Photo Date:
04/01/2012
The waterfall backlit by the sun. Note that since this picture was taken, some areas of the lake and around the waterfall have been closed off, so please respect all regulations.
Fernando Boza
Photo Date:
04/01/2012
Beautiful turquoise water characterizes the lake.
Fernando Boza
Photo Date:
04/01/2012
Visitors hang out by the lake. There is a rail on the south end of the lake, as the drop is very steep on that side.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
02/24/2019
Hanging Lake is accessible as a winter hike. If conditions are right, the waterfall and lake could be nearly frozen.