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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
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    04/01/2012
    The trail is steep and rocky from the start.
    Fernando Boza
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    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
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    04/01/2012
    There is snow on the trail well into the spring.
    Fernando Boza
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    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.

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