Quarry (FS 350.B)

Quarry (FS 350.B)

Quarry (FS 350.B)
Quarry (FS 350.B)

Distance

1.1 mi

Technical Rating

6 Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Type

High-Clearance 4x4 Trail

Accessible By

Trail Overview

This is a very scenic and very fun trail on dirt, slick rock and loose rock. The very fun part is an area of granite ledges/steps to climb or descend. You can pick your way through smaller steps, or find vertical steps over five feet. There are flatish areas between the steps that allow you to properly position your vehicle. Both the west and the east access points have about a 14%-15% average grade and are rocky, but are short climbs (both about 200 feet long with a 30 foot vertical). The west access point has more side-to-side room for Jeeps, while the east side would be rather tight for Jeeps, especially with sharp switchback turns near the base. The climbing steps are toward the east end of the trail. From the west access point, you have a rocky, rutted, forested and root-laden trail as you trend upward. Toward the top, you start to encounter slick rock and broken granite boulders. The view to the south is excellent with expansive views of Pikes Peak. As you turn to the north, the slick rock becomes more dominant and you are at the steps.

Weather

Status Reports

Terry Smith
Nov 20, 2024
Open
Snow/Ice
Normal with a small amount of snow but few issues
Andrew Breyton
Sep 21, 2024
2016 Toyota Tundra
Open
Normal
We ran the trail from east to west. The bulk of the action is in the first 1/4 mile of the trail with the stair steps and switchback at the east end. Neither were that bad as I was able to take the harder lines with a little working in my Tundra with armor and 34’s just fine. As with most trails at Rainbow Falls, you can really make it as hard or as easy as you want with the right line choices. If you’re worried about the obstacles, try running the trail from west to east and there’s plenty of room to turn around if you decide the obstacles at the top (east) are a little too much, everything until then is basically a loose rock road that can be easily negotiated with some good line choices. There’s also plenty of good areas to stop and take in the view of Pike’s Peak as well.
Michael V
May 11, 2024
2023 Toyota Tacoma
Open
Muddy/Wet
Rough/Deteriorated
Everything is open. The rock obstacle that is required it getting more chewed up. Don’t think stock could do it but with 33” and the right line it can be done
Mike Chancey
May 05, 2024
2019 Toyota 4Runner
Open
Normal
Dusty
Muddy/Wet
Fun trail going East to West (or North to South). The rock steps at the beginning were fun and plenty of options based on what your rig can handle. After that mostly loose rocks to maneuver and plenty of amazing scenery.