CDOT lists four rest areas along I-70 in Glenwood Canyon: No Name (exit 119), Grizzly Creek (exit 121), Hanging Lake (exit 125) and Bair Ranch (exit 129); the Hanging Lake rest area is restricted to motorists with permits for the Hanging Lake trail. A dedicated recreation path for walking, biking and jogging runs alongside the highway, typically opens for the summer season in late May, and sections can close on short notice when runoff is high. CDOT says the canyon is home to deer, elk, eagles and other birds. Current conditions are posted at cotrip.org, and CDOT Region 3 (1-970-243-2368, ext. 9, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.) answers path questions.
Nearest Airports
Straight-line distance from Glenwood Canyon rest areas and recreation path, not drive time.
- Eagle County Regional (EGE) — 19 miles
- Garfield County Regional (RIL) — 25 miles
- Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) (ASE) — 31 miles
Live Conditions
Wildlife Spotted Nearby
We checked operating status, seasonal opening and contact details on 2026-10-14. These change without notice — confirm with codot.gov the week you travel.
Sources — 3 claims, 3 checked against the source
| Claim | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Rest areas: No Name (exit 119), Grizzly Creek (exit 121), Hanging Lake (exit 125), Bair Ranch (exit 129); Hanging Lake rest area restricted to permit holders (checked 2026-10-14) | CDOT - I-70 Glenwood Canyon | Checked monitored · 2026-10-14 |
| Recreation path typically opens for the summer season late May; high runoff may close sections on short notice (checked 2026-10-14) | CDOT - I-70 Glenwood Canyon | Checked monitored · 2026-10-14 |
| Contact CDOT Region 3 Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1-970-243-2368, ext. 9 (checked 2026-10-14) | CDOT - I-70 Glenwood Canyon | Checked monitored · 2026-10-14 |