8/17/2023 0 Comments Hidden lake colorado![]() It was a little bit further only but totally gorgeous, too. Just when we were about to start our descent again, another visitor told us that we should hike up Spouting Rock, a bit further up on the trail. When we made the last steps on the natural stairs up, this magnificent piece of nature opened up in front of us:Īfter we took plenty of pictures while trying to avoid the crowds, we just sat down for a while and enjoyed the beauty. We had seen pictures of the end of the trail before but yet this didn’t prepare us for the magic we were about to see. Apparently, not many people hike with poles, at least not on this trail … We only had a limited amount of time on this trail as we still needed to drive out to Moab the same day so we brought our hiking poles, drawing lots of attention from our fellow hikers. It was a great walk, not too hard (definitely not strenuous) and we were up quick enough, in less than an hour, but we walked in a pretty swift pace. Up, up and more up, it was just about always up. Through a lush forest, along a crystal clear stream and across huge boulders. After finding a parking spot with our large SUV (which can be a real challenge during the weekends) we put on our hiking boots and up we went. Lonely Planet describes hiking to Hanging Lake as strenuous and steep so we knew were up for something. (Confession: I took this off the internet, I could never have written this myself with my tourist-English…). “Hanging Lake is a rare example of a lake formed by travertine deposition where the natural geologic and hydro-logic processes continue to operate as they have done throughout the history of the lake.” Find more information on the Colorado website. Unfortunately, at the time of updating this article is is closed due to mudslides and may or may not reopen in 2022. I’m talking about hiking to Hanging Lake near Glenwood Spring in Colorado. A Hidden GemĪptly named, this lake is a hidden gem waiting for its next lake lover to build or buy their next lake home on its shores.This post is about one of the best hikes in Colorado that I did during my trip. ![]() The nearest hospital to help you with all of your medical needs is North Suburban Medical Center (17 minutes). The nearest airports to Mayham/Hidden Lake are the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (17 minutes) for private flights and the Denver International Airport (31 minutes) for commercial flights. When your family comes to visit to share in your amazing lake life, the best hotels for their stay include Savannah Suites-Arvada (3 minutes) and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver - Westminster (11 minutes). Locals love restaurants like Westy’s Cafe for delicious comfort food, Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant (5 minutes), and Goody’s Eatery (5 minutes) for amazing breakfast and lunch plates for low prices. Visit the Conundrum Escape Rooms (8 minutes) to practice your logic survival skills, the Children’s Museum of Denver (18 minutes), and Sky Zone Trampoline Park (10 minutes) for hours of pure and simple fun. ![]() The town of Westminster offers the perfect attractions for a day of family-friendly fun. Take your family out for a day of waterskiing, wake surfing, and swimming. This lake can also accommodate your favorite water sports and motorboats. Fishing and Park ActivitiesĪt 400 acres, Hidden Lake’s size accommodates baitcasting, spinning, and fly-fishing for a variety of fish like largemouth bass, crappie, rainbow trout, bluegill, and common carp. Found in the charming town of Westminster, this beautiful lake community offers proximity to Denver’s downtown (10 minutes) and to the most beloved national parks in the United States.
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