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This trail is best used as a descent through beautiful country.


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1.9

Miles

3.1

KM

69%

Runnable

8,249' 2,514 m

High

7,011' 2,137 m

Low

17' 5 m

Up

1,256' 383 m

Down

13%

Avg Grade (7°)

23%

Max Grade (13°)

Dogs Unknown

Trailhead access is temporarily closed. Access only available from the Garden Gate Trailhead. Please check with the National Forest Service for updates.

Description

The Rainbow trail is steep and narrow in places with many root and rock steps. It winds through gorgeous forest and is fun to run down. This wouldn't be my first choice as an uphill option as the first ~3/4 mile is very steep and difficult to climb. The last half mile has a long series of root and rock steps where the trail is very narrow and somewhat overgrown by vegetation.

Be aware that the northern trailhead access is temporarily closed. If you go down this trail, be prepared to run back up it.

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Shared By:

Jared Crockett

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#11,662

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