Rainbow Trail
7.1 mi
Distance
1,421 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 5m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Rainbow Trail is a point-to-point trail in San Isabel National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Chaffee County, Colorado. It is 7.1 miles long and gains 1,421 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Poncha Springs, Colorado, about 4 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Trail Details
Bike and horse access: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
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Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Poncha Springs, CO · about 4 mi away
- County:
- Chaffee County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- San Isabel National Forest · United States Forest Service
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