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GLENWOOD SPRINGS - Thanks to a can of spray paint, one of Colorado's most gorgeous hiking trails could be closed until peak season.

Rangers at Hanging Lake trail discovered graffiti spray painted along rocks, trees, and other trail infrastructure late last week, causing an estimated $3,000 in damage.

The Forest Service, which manages the land, is working with local law enforcement to bring the people responsible to justice.

“This is outrageous,” said Aaron Mayville, the area District Ranger. “People who vandalize and blatantly disregard the rules have no business being on the National Forest, and we plan on finding and charging the individual responsible.”

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