Hanging Lake Trail

Glenwood Springs' Hanging Lake Trail is a very popular moderate hike for people of all ages. Noted for its steep portions, the trail winds along Dead Horse Creek and through the rocky Glenwood Canyon in the White River National Forest.

The trailhead is located off of I-70 with parking on the Colorado River. The hike typically takes less than 4 hours and best for hiking spring through fall.

 Distance: 3.0 miles

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Raft the Roaring Fork River

The Roaring Fork River is located nearby Glenwood Springs and offers fun for rafters of every experience level. The lower section of the Roaring Fork River extends from Carbondale to Glenwood Springs and offers a range of Class I, II and III whitewater rapids. For rafting or to kayak, you can launch boats under the intersection of Highways 82 and 133.

This section of water features breathtaking vistas of Mount Sopris and the Roaring Fork Valley. For more adventure, rafters can continue all the way to Two Rivers Park. There, you’ll find a convenient boat ramp at the confluence of the Roaring Fork and Colorado Rivers. There are a number of great local outfitters, who would be more than happy to set you up with a guided trip down one of Colorado’s finest stretch of water.

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