Hanging Lake...a must see!

This 2 mile RTripper is loaded with many opportunities to skin your knee, stub your toe(s), and further do damage to your body if your not careful.  Footing both on the up and down side can be on unstable ground/rock.  A major amount of exposed root growth and rock are common.

Daughter, Kim and Grandson, Connor keep their eyes focused on where every step is placed.

Areas of solid rock steps can be too high for little toddlers and inexperienced adults alike. Although there were many little tikes out there today.  As a hiker, you will be glad to see the half mile marker then the 3/4 and finally the metal hand railing on the right.  It tells hikers they are within a stones throw of a remarkable and stunning waterfalls.  Spend time walking the deck and sit on the benches surrounding the lake.

View from the deck.  Half the falls remain in the shadow from the early morning sun.

Each step across the deck may be the spot from which you will capture one of those special photos you can frame, then talk about over and over  Also follow the short rocky trail past the lake to spouting rock, shown below.  It's another gem and the source for Bridal Veil Falls which cascades into Hanging Lake.

The falls (left) above the lake and Spouting Rock (right).

 Shield cameras from the continuous mist.  My family made the trek late on Saturday to catch the afternoon shadows.  We did it again early today to get the benefit of a sunrise over this pristine alpine lake just East of Glenwood Springs.

"The Hiker" was close to the edge of the falls for this one.

  Add Glenwood Canyon and Hanging Lake to your "TO DO" list.     

A long view of the canyon on a near perfect day.

Glenwood Canyon is a rugged and scenic 12.5 mile stretch of rock chiseled out by the mighty Colorado River.  It's walls can rise 1,300 ' above the water.  It is considered one of the most scenic features in the U.S.