OutdoorsSaturday, November 14
π₯Ύ Trail Time π | Glenwood Getaway: Hanging Lake ποΈ + Hot Springs β¨οΈ
Saturday, November 14 Β· 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Β· Park-'n-Ride - Wooly Mammoth lot - Section DD - Exit 259 off I-70 West
- When
- Saturday, November 14 Β· 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Where
- Park-'n-Ride - Wooly Mammoth lot - Section DD - Exit 259 off I-70 West18560 US-40 Β· Golden, CO Β· 80401
- Good to know
About this event
Let's escape to Glenwood Springs for hiking, soaking, good food & great company!
β¨ We create the space β you bring the energy! Join us solo or bring friends, and come ready to hike, explore, soak, and connect. ππ₯Ύβ°οΈ
π₯ Limited spots! Please update your RSVP early if plans change. Reliable RSVPs get priority! π
π₯Ύ HANGING LAKE One of Colorado's most iconic hikes! Short but challenging, with breathtaking views! β°οΈ
π₯Ύ ~3.1 mi β’ βοΈ ~1,072 ft gain β’ π Out & Back β’ πͺ Hard β’ π ~2.5 hrs
πΊοΈ AllTrails Route: π Hanging Lake Route
π₯ TRAIL PREVIEW: π Watch the Hanging Lake Trail Video
π Hike Time: 11 AM ποΈ Permit: $12/person (required) πΆ Dogs: π« Not allowed π» Restrooms: Trailhead only
β³ DON'T WAIT: Only 57 permits availableβfirst come, first served! RSVPs close once permits sell out. Let's claim all 57! π
π° Full refund if canceled 48+ hours in advance.
π Reserve Your Permit
π HIKING GEAR: βοΈ Microspikes/Yaktrax β’ Hiking poles β’ π₯Ύ Sturdy hiking shoes β’ π§₯ Warm layers
πͺ Challenge yourself, but know your limits!
π₯ͺ LUNCH, HOT SPRINGS & DINNER β¨οΈ
Pack a lunch, snacks & plenty of water! We'll enjoy lunch with beautiful mountain views during our hike.
Then it's 2β3 hours at Iron Mountain Hot Springs , followed by dinner in Glenwood Springs! ππ΄
ποΈ Hot springs tickets: Purchase on-site.
π Hot Springs Info & Pricing
π CARPOOLING π It's an approximately 2.5-hour drive , so let's save gas and enjoy the ride together!
π Meet: Green benches near Section DD at Wooly Mammoth Park & Ride (follow event pin).
π Meet: 8 AM π Depart: 8:10 AM sharp
π Carpools arranged by A or B RSVP response to match return times.
β½ Passengers: Please chip in for gas!
π Driving separately? Meet us at the trailhead by 10:45 AM . Just open the AllTrails link above and tap "Get Directions."
π¨οΈ WEATHER PLAN November weather is unpredictable! I'll make a final decision by November 2 so everyone has time to request permit refunds. Please see my comment below regarding the date.
βοΈ Snow or ice? Bring microspikes! If the trail is unsafe, we'll skip the hike and enjoy the hot springs instead. β¨οΈ
π« Unsafe roads? We'll have to cancel. βΉοΈ
Listed by Meetup: Wheat Ridge, CO, gathered by the Lafayette events calendar.