The steep, rocky trail to the blue-green water of Hanging Lake isn’t expected to open until July 1, but the reservation system for required permits will open at 8 a.m. on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17.

One of Colorado's most iconic trails is set to reopen this summer — and it will look a little different. The hike-by-reservation Hanging Lake Trail was closed last year for construction aimed at ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. DENVER (KDVR) — After some lengthy closures, ...

ESTES PARK, Colo. — If you're planning to visit Colorado's most popular outdoor spaces this summer, it's time to mark your calendar to make reservations. For the past several years, many of these ...

From the Rocky Mountains to the high plains, everything from simple rainstorms to roaring wildfires impacts our high-elevation home. Colorado endures some of the most extreme weather fluctuations in ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For hikers who live for a fantastic reward at the end of a challenging trail, Hanging Lake is a swoon-worthy destination in Glenwood Canyon, ...

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