The downside to the Hanging Lakes trail is you are an ant on a hill...200 people in front of you, 200 behind you, and no one knows how to yield.
Earlier this year (June) they said it was closed for restoration or something. The sign said it was closed all summer but when I went out that way last month, it was open. Must have finished early. It is a beautiful place no doubt!
Love the pictures... When we went it wasn't as crowded, but there were still enough people there. The one problem was we brought our dogs, and as you know, they aren't allowed on the trails, oops.