Hanging Lake Trail to remain closed this winter
Significant trail work completed in 2024
USFS PRESS RELEASE
December 3, 2024
The Hanging Lake Trail will remain closed throughout this winter following a successful field season of trail reconstruction. Work on the trail will resume when weather allows in the spring, with an anticipated reopening in summer 2025.
Trail reconstruction began in early May to make the 1.2-mile Hanging Lake Trail more sustainable and better able to handle high water. This season significant rock work was completed on the trail surface and the replacements for the trail’s seven bridges were put in place. In 2025 crews plan to finish the bridges and final trail work as well as construct a boardwalk at Spouting Rock and rebuild the trailhead area.
“The trail looks amazing with significant stonework completed, including rock steps and retaining walls,” said Eagle-Holy Cross District Ranger Leanne Veldhuis. “With the new bridges still needing to be stabilized and the final climb to the lake still under construction, we will keep the trail closed through the winter for public safety.”