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Sand Gulch USFS 124

5.0 (1 Rating)
A connector trail from the lower to the upper Rainbow Trails.
2.7
mi
Distance
80
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.75mi
Distance
80ft
Elevation Gain
1,256ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
8,911ft
High Point
7,691ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
If you're looking to connect the Rainbow Trail #1336: Bear Creek to Mears Junction (Methodist Mountain Section) with Double Rainbow look no further than this well-graded mix of double and singletrack. As a descent, it offers plenty of chundery rowdiness to get the blood pumping. It could also be used to ascend, although it gets a bit steep up near the top and may be a bit of a grind to hammer out.

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Contributors
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