Hanging Lake Travel Guide
Hanging Lake travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
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Summary
Hanging Lake is a state park in Colorado. Hanging Lake is known for a travertine lake above Glenwood Canyon.
Right now it is 40°F (4°C) in Hanging Lake with clear. It feels like 31°F. Today runs from 39°F to 55°F. Chance of precipitation is 3%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.5/10 - good conditions.
The closest major airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 135 mi away. Nearby highlights include Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods.
In plain terms. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Hanging Lake today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Map of Hanging Lake
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Coordinates: 39°36′5″N 107°11′30.8″W (39.6014, -107.1919)
Weather in Hanging Lake right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:11 PM, Oct 28 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 54° / 37°
Overcast · 22% rain · wind 9 mph
🌦️ 48° / 38°
Light showers · 86% rain · wind 8 mph
Quick facts about Hanging Lake
| Type | State park |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 39°36′5″N 107°11′30.8″W (39.6014, -107.1919) |
| Known for | a travertine lake above Glenwood Canyon |
| Local time | 9:11 PM (UTC-06:00) |
Things to do in Hanging Lake
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Hanging Lake.
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots with grip for ice
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Airports near Hanging Lake
Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver International Airport | DEN | 135 mi | Denver |
| Salt Lake City International Airport | SLC | 266 mi | Salt Lake City |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Hanging Lake?
Hanging Lake is a state park in Colorado. Its coordinates are 39.6014, -107.1919. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Hanging Lake right now?
It is currently 40°F (4°C) with clear. Humidity is 49% and wind is 10 mph.
What time zone is Hanging Lake in?
Hanging Lake observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 9:11 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Hanging Lake?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 135 mi away and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 266 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Hanging Lake?
Popular options include Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Arches National Park and Great Sand Dunes National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 28, 2026 at 9:11 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
