Rainbow Falls

Total Miles
8.0

Elevation

2,637.22 ft

Duration

1.5 Hours

Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

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Rainbow Falls 5

Trail Overview

You'll find so much to do here that you may want to camp and stay the weekend. It is a really fun area with corkscrew high banks, tricky narrow sections and great scenery. There is a large staging area at the trailhead.

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Rainbow Falls
Rainbow Falls
Rainbow Falls

Difficulty

Moderate. Some easy stretches, but mostly moderate. Steep and narrow with unexpected washouts possible. Not recommended for large SUVs. Side trails can be quite difficult.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

Marten Remelts
Apr 20, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Zach Sanchez
Apr 13, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty
Muddy/Wet
Trail was great. No snow and not much mud. Only went to mini Moab and back but was steady sailing all the way there and back
Nathan Collier
Apr 13, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Mostly dry. Some big ruts, but you can take lines around. Didn't get busy until last part.
Josh Oehlkers
Apr 06, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal

Access Description

From Woodland Park, head north on Highway 67 about 10 miles. One-half mile after mile marker 87, turn right on Rainbow Falls Road, County Road 49. Drive in 1 1/4 mile to signed parking area on right.

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