The steep, rocky trail to the blue-green water of Hanging Lake isn’t expected to open until July 1, but the reservation system for required permits will open at 8 a.m. on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17. At $12 per person, permits give visitors three hours to complete the trail.

Reservations for hiking the iconic Hanging Lake trail in Glenwood Canyon will become available on Monday, March 17, for trips beginning in July.

Officials with the City of Glenwood Springs announced summer reservations for the Hanging Lake Trail will be available soon.

Permits for Hanging Lake will be offered to the public beginning March 17, according to Visit Glenwood Springs, at 8 a.m. on visitglenwood.com. The 1.2 mile trail is situated in Glenwood Canyon on the White River National Forest and includes about 1,