The Hanging Lake Trail is a steep 1.2 miles that travels from the bottom of Glenwood Canyon up through Deadhorse Creek Canyon to Hanging Lake. The trail is well maintained with many switchbacks to accommodate the rise in elevation. Please do not shortcut the switchbacks as this promotes trail erosion. Some parts of the trail are rocky and at the end there are steep stairs carved into the canyon cliff rock. The trail ends at a boardwalk that goes around the lake.

Hanging Lake is located in Glenwood Canyon. If you are driving from the east and heading west you will have to double back. Take the Grizzly Creek exit and get back on I-70 eastbound until you get to the Hanging Lake exit. At the rest area there is parking and restrooms. The trailhead is ? mile to the east on the left side of the bike path. There are picnic tables at the rest area and trailhead.

Although many brook trout may be seen in the lake, fishing is prohibited. Please leave your poles behind.

No. Due to the high use of this trail, dogs are not allowed on the trail. Please help us to protect this fragile corridor by leaving your dog at home.

Ten miles, the hike up to Hanging Lake is just over one mile. The hike to the lake is steep, an elevation gain of just over 1,000 feet in the one mile hike.

The Avalanche Creek Trail #1959 begins in the Avalanche campground (see directions for the campground). This trail is rated moderate and travels through the Maroon Bells/Snowmass Wilderness. It follows the clear waters of Avalanche Creek for eleven miles and ends at Avalanche Lake. There are fine camping spots all along the route (stay one hundred feet from trail, streams and lakes). Fishing for native cutthroat trout is possible in the creek and the lake.

ATV's are permitted on the White River National Forest. However, you must stay on designated roads. On the White River NF, these are marked on the ground by signs and are designated on the Forest Visitor Map by three numbers in a red box. NOTE: You may not use your ATV to go off-road, even to retrieve game. For information on how to use your ATV responsibly and "Tread Lightly" on the land, please visit: http://www.4x44u.com/pub/k2/treadlightly!/tlohv.htm.

While no aggressive bears have been reported recently, you should always take the necessary precautions when camping in bear country. Some campgrounds on the White River NF have had to temporarily close due to bears.

Fulford Cave is about 17 miles south of the town of Eagle. From Eagle take Brush Creek Rd. At the fork you will go left, which is East Brush Creek, FDR 415. Follow this road for about 7 miles until you get to the trailhead parking lot. The trail is to the left of the information board. The hike is 0.7 miles to the cave entrance. Please do not trample the fragile vegetation by shortcutting the switchbacks along the trail.

There are many roads on the Eagle Ranger district that offer 4-wheel driving. Please remember to stay only on the numbered roads and do not travel off-road. From I-70 west of Eagle take the Dotsero exit and follow the signs to Burns, turning north onto the Colorado River Rd. Follow this road for 1.8 miles to the Coffee Pot Rd, FDR 600, which will be to your left.

There are two developed campgrounds located south of Glenwood Springs: Avalanche and Redstone. To find the more remote and rustic campground, Avalanche, travel south on Highway 82 (Grand Avenue) from the Forest Service office for eleven miles to Carbondale. Turn right at the stoplight onto Highway 133, and travel eleven miles. Turn left on Avalanche Creek Road (Forest Service Road # 310), and travel 2? miles to the campground.

There are two private campgrounds in Glenwood Springs. Ami's Acres can be reached at 970-945-5340 or you can e-mail: amisacres The Rock Gardens is located in the east part of the Glenwood Canyon at the No Name Rest Area exit. Their phone number is 970-945-6737 or visit their Web site at http://www.rockgardens.com.

The Colorado Wildlife Viewing Guide lists Yeoman Park as a good place to view an extensive beaver colony. Many tree and ground squirrels also live in the area. Birds of prey, such as the red-tailed hawk, can be seen, as well as the occasional bald eagle. Mule deer can be observed in the early morning and evening hours. Many opportunities to view wildlife are available on most of the hiking trails on the Eagle Ranger District.

There are four trails by the Clinetops are closed due to the Spring Creek Fire: Spring Creek, Hadley Gulch, Boiler Spring and East Elk. These trails suffered damage from the fire and will remain closed until they are cleared of debris and hazards. Trail crews are scheduled to clear these trails this summer, in 2003. Once it is safe for the public to use these trails, they will be re-opened.

People visit the cave all year-long. East Brush Creek Road is plowed by the county up to Yeoman Park, although it is not a priority road. From Yeoman Park it is about a 1.5 mile hike to the trailhead. As for the trail, it may be icy and slippery in many spots.

The Yeoman Park Discovery Trail is a short interpretive trail that also accommodates disabled visitors. Only 200 yards long there are several unique interpretive signs that focus on using the senses to explore nature. It's on level terrain with a packed gravel surface. Several log benches are available to rest along the way. The trail ends at a bench that overlooks one of Yeoman Park's beaver ponds.

Cave exploration can be fun and exciting, but also dangerous! Fulford Cave provides an opportunity to either walk and crawl through the cave, or do some vertical climbing and serious spelunking. Some recommended equipment would include warm, durable clothing, sturdy boots, gloves, hardhat, flashlights and head lamps.

From Rifle: take Colorado Hwy. 13 to Colorado Hwy. 325. Follow 325 past Rifle Gap, turn right on County Rd. 226, go east about 3 1/2 miles, then left on County Rd. 247. This connects with County Rd. 245, the Buford-New Castle Road. From New Castle: go through the town of New Castle to 7th St. and turn right. This becomes County Rd. 245, the Buford-New Castle Road.

From Interstate-70 take the West Glenwood exit; turn right at the stop sign after the off ramp; turn left at the stop light (6th Street). Go one block past the Chevrolet dealer. BLM is on the right side in the red brick building. For information on BLM maps, wood permits, Christmas tree permits or mining claims call 970-947-2800.

For information about things to do in Glenwood Springs your best resource is the Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association. They can be reached at http://www.glenwoodchamber.com or 970-945-6589.

There are several choices with various difficulty ratings. These hike and bike trails may be located on City of Glenwood Springs, Bureau of Land Management or Forest Service lands. Ask for a copy of the Trails Guide to Glenwood Springs from any of these offices; it has trail descriptions and locations.

Glenwood Springs, CO is at 5730 ft. elevation, and summer weather is usually very moderate. Highs are generally in the mid-80's and night time lows in the 50's.

No. Hanging Lake, on the Eagle District of the White River NF, has built up over time from carbonates, which are deposited on the shore as the water flows over the bank. Swimming is not allowed because body oils in the water would stop this deposition. It is very tempting to jump in and cool off after the hike, but please don't.

No. Hanging Lake on the Eagle District, near Glenwood Springs, is a geological wonder and home to a small, fragile ecosystem. To preserve this pristine condition, camping is prohibited.

The USGS Web site Water Resources of the United States can direct you to information about your local water body. Under the heading "Local Information" click on "Local Websites & USGS Contacts in Your State!" There you can select your state on a map to find local information. Below "Local Information" on this site is a link to "Connections.

We're located in Cotter, AR. Cotter is about 10 miles away from Mountain Home. Local maps show us as the Hurst / Chamberlain Bend in the river. We are 15 river miles down river from Bull Shoals Dam, 10 river miles down from White Hole Public Access, 5 river miles down from Wildcat Shoals Public Access, 3 river miles up from Cotter Public Access, 17 above the confluence of the White and Buffalo Rivers, and 29 above the confluence of the White and North Fork Rivers.

Seriously, though, some of the places we ride would make it difficult for a bambalance to get to you if you were to become dehydrated. As for the monthly urban assault, some homeowners might not take too kindly to you drinking out of the sprinkler in their yard or Rover's water dish.

The Colorado State Parks registers boats and ATV's. Their street address in Colorado Springs is 2128 North Weber, and their phone number is 719-471-0900, or visit online at: http://parks.state.co.us/home/.

Construction of the current building began in 1972. There have been various resorts, hotels, bath houses, plunges, dance halls, and barrooms here in this location over the past 100+ years, mostly under the name of Gregson Hot Springs. At one time, there was a railroad depot, school, and dedicated town site called Gregson.