rainbow trail

Colorado

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29.9 mi

Distance

7,129 ft

Gain

Conditions: Caution

for mountain biking, today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 21 h ago · oldest 21 h

  • caution: Agency alerts

    26 active alerts in Pike and San Isabel National Forests; most severe: FSR 286, Radical Hill, is closed due to washouts and unsafe conditions

    USFSPosted Sep 18 · checked 21 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Rain, high 59°F / low 53°F, 20% precip — 88/100 for mountain biking

    OpenWeather21 h ago

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Trail character

Difficult

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Big climb

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Elevation & route

Distance
29.9 mi
Elevation gain
7,129 ft
Elevation loss
6,396 ft
Highest point
10,257 ft
Lowest point
7,755 ft

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About this trail

Rainbow Trail is a 29.91-mile double black diamond expert route near Bear Creek, Colorado, with 7,129 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows a loop shape and is managed by the Forest Service.

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Four Seasons RV Park

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Monarch Spur RV Park

Mountain Biking business nearby (~14 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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San Luis Valley Campground

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