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Hanging Lake Is Pretty Murky After Mudslides In Grizzly Creek Fire Burn Area
On a typical day, hikers can see through the turquoise water to the bottom of the lake because it is so clear.
By Jennifer McRae, CBS Denver:
GARFIELD COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Hanging Lake looked like a muddy mess on Friday, the day after massive mudslides closed Interstate 70 through Glenwood Canyon. Copter4 flew over the typically pristine lake, known for its crystal clear water in the heart of the White River National Forest.
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The Grizzly Creek Fire burned close to Hanging Lake last year. The wildfire did burn through some of the lower Hanging Lake Trail but much of the area surrounding the lake was spared.
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