Reservation Required at Hanging Lake

Permits are required year-round and can be reserved at visitglenwood.com/hanginglake.

A timed-entry permit is required year-round for all visitors. Permits are available hourly from 7 AM to 5:00 PM, with a 3-hour hiking window.

Arrival Timing: You must arrive within 30 minutes before or after your reservation time or you will not be allowed entry.

Parking is available at the trailhead and included with your permit. Vehicles over 25 feet are not allowed.

Transportation: Hikers may drive their own vehicle and park at the trailhead. Hikers may be dropped off at the trailhead in a private vehicle, but all private vehicle pickups must complete by 4:00 PM. Ubers, taxis, and other ride shares are not permitted. There is no shuttle service to the Hanging Lake parking area. 

Cyclists may access the trailhead via the Glenwood Canyon Recreation Trail. Cyclists must purchase a standard timed-entry permit like all visitors.