JustPanda said:
Hanging Lake is great but it's lost a lot of its luster from being trashed by the crowds.
Glenwood Canyon is great - Shoshone is a great rapid set.
You can also slide back to the area between red cliff and Leadville for turquoise lake.
Thanks for all the suggestions!
After reading online, I'm willing to do Hanging Lake because of the attendance limit. I read some recent reviews that said it's fantastic since only 30 people are allowed onto the trail every hour or so.
I'm still a little nervous about the shuttle, though.
Just looking at the area, I'm tempted by the Vail Farmers Market (on Sunday morning) and the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens.
Other than that, I'm looking for some scenic (but easy to moderate hikes), biking, and maybe some zip-lining or one of those alpine coasters...???
All those plans are subject to change, though, if I feel like the area is too crowded.
We like waterfalls and lake/water views.