Pay-To-Hike Plan Considered For Hanging Lake Trail
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) - You may soon have to pay to visit a majestic place in Glenwood Canyon.
The U.S. Forest service is looking to ease crowding at Hanging Lake Trail, and met this week to discuss the issue.
Every year, 130,000 people hike the two mile trail to the national natural landmark in the White River National Forest. Most of them make the trip between May and September, and it has gotten so popular that people who want to park at the rest area off Interstate 70 and make the climb sometimes can't because there's nowhere to park.
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The Glenwood Springs Post Independent reports that the area may now consider shuttle buses or admission tickets.
Officials said they also want to remind people that swimming in the lake is prohibited and that dogs are not allowed on the trail.