Near Rainbow Gulch Trail #714
The trail follows a stream for about halfway.
Near Rainbow Gulch Trail #714
Creek running into the reservoir.
Near Rainbow Gulch Trail #714
This was the Reservoir. People were kayaking in the Reservoir.
Near Rainbow Gulch Trail #714
This is the bridge. I think it is at 0.7 miles on the trail.
Near Rainbow Gulch Trail #714
This was the waterfall. It had a beautiful sound.

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Rainbow Gulch Trail #714

4.7 (10 Ratings)
A gentle trail down through aspen and pine forests leads to Rampart Reservoir.
1.4
mi
Distance
13
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFishingLakeRiver/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.43mi
Distance
13ft
Elevation Gain
268ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
9,281ft
High Point
9,026ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail makes a great family hike and is one of the best places to see aspens in the fall. It's a wide dirt trail that gradually descends to Rampart Reservoir where you can continue on the Rampart Reservoir Trail #700 as far as desired. There are a couple of side paths (likely social trails), but they all lead back to the main trail. It is a mountain bike friendly trail, so keep an eye out for bikers.

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