Hanging Lake Trail improvements begin in September 2023

DENVER (KDVR) — One of Colorado’s most well-known and popular trails is getting some upgrades to make it more sustainable after almost being completely destroyed by the Grizzly Creek Fire in 2020.

The improvements to the 1.2 miles that make up the Hanging Lake Trail will begin this fall, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The project is being funded by Great Outdoors Colorado, Colorado Parks and Wildlife State Trails Program, the National Forest Foundation, the City of Glenwood Springs, and the USDA Forest Service.

“This work would not be possible without the support of our partners,” White River National
Forest Supervisor Scott Fitzwilliams said. “These repairs and improvements will ensure that we…