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Turquoise water and mossy falls at Hanging Lake

Fig. 1Turquoise water and mossy falls at Hanging Lake

Photo: Zach Dischner · CC BY 2.0

Landform

A turquoise travertine bowl hung on a Glenwood Canyon wall, fed by mossy falls. A National Natural Landmark.

Field note

The lake sits on travertine, not on the canyon floor. Moss takes the falls. A permit is required for the trail. This is the landmark lake, not a roadside pullout.

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Prints from Hanging Lake


Instant paper, this copy only. Write on the white — a line the walk still owes you.

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