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California
0.7 mi
Distance
238 ft
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Why you'll love it
Rainbow
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Rainbow Trail is a short and accessible walk perfect for families and casual hikers seeking a quick outdoor escape in California. With less than a mile of distance and modest elevation gain, this trail offers an easy introduction to hiking with scenic views characteristic of the Rainbow area. The gentle terrain makes it ideal for warming up or enjoying nature without significant physical demand.
Helms Meadow
~1 min drive
Scenic 14-mile meadow hike with gentle elevation gain through Sierra foothills.
Mystery Lake
~2 min drive
Easy 4.66-mile alpine lake hike with 302 ft elevation gain.
Island Lake
~2 min drive
Short alpine lake hike with modest elevation gain and scenic mountain views.
Little Lake
~2 min drive
Easy 1.4-mile loop with minimal elevation gain near Little Lake.
Dogtooth
~3 min drive
Steep 1.5-mile alpine climb with 418 ft elevation gain.
Bullfrog Lake
~4 min drive
Easy 3-mile roundtrip to a scenic alpine lake with minimal elevation gain.
Tocher Lake
~4 min drive
Ultra-short walk to an alpine lake with minimal elevation gain.
East Lake
~6 min drive
Accessible alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic views.
Coyote Lake
~6 min drive
Moderate 8.22-mile loop around Coyote Lake with 1,185 ft elevation gain.
Nelson Lake
~6 min drive
Moderate 7.3-mile hike to a scenic alpine lake with 833 ft elevation gain.
