Rainbow Trail: Hwy 285 to Methodist Mountain Thd

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Level: Advanced
Length: 10 mi (16.1 km)
Surface: Singletrack
Configuration: Out & Back
Elevation: +1,082/ -914 ft
Total: 7 riders
 

Mountain Biking Rainbow Trail: Hwy 285 to Methodist Mountain Thd

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#634 of 1,383 mountain bike trails in Colorado
#6,644 in the world

The Rainbow Trail runs for 10 miles from the junction with Highway 285 to the Methodist Mountain trailhead. The first several miles of this section are a steep hike-a-bike climb up the ridge, followed by some additional difficult trail. However, once dropping down the gulch and making the turn (passing the descent to the Little Rainbow Trail Extension), the trail becomes much more singletrack-esque and spends significant time sidehilling.

First added by Greg Heil on Nov 4, 2013. Last updated Apr 28, 2020. → add an update
Before you go
  • Drinking water: unknown
  • Lift service: unknown
  • Night riding: yes
  • Pump track: unknown
  • Restrooms: unknown
  • Fat bike grooming: yes
  • E-bikes allowed: unknown
  • Fee required: unknown
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Getting there
Up Poncha Pass


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