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2.7 miles
Distance
336 ft
Climb
-252 ft
Descent
00:29:53
Avg time
84 ft
Altitude change
7,931 ft
Altitude min
8,156 ft
Altitude max
7,931 ft
Altitude start
8,015 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-14.6%
Grade max
22.7%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4,672 ft
Distance down
2,208 ft
Distance flat
00:29:53
Avg time

Double Rainbow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Methodist Mountain Trail System
    Salida, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #98763 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #249507 in Trail Running
    • #69909 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    This trail holds its snow longer than the others in the valley
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

Double Rainbow is a step up in difficulty from the Little Rainbow. It is not very technical, but the climbs are longer and more severe. The trail starts out in the open and meanders around pinon trees over small rocky spots. Once you get back to the denser trees, the trail steepens and becomes smoother. After crossing an old 4x4 road, the trail takes a sharp turn down into the first of several large drainages which you must also climb out of. The dirt becomes sandier and looser while the exposure becomes more intimidating. Watch for a few stumps that could send you places you don't want to go. It's fun cruising down into the drainages, but some turns are very sharp, nearly blind, and have little to no berm - keep on your toes. The trail crosses one more no-longer-used 4x4 path and continues further into mountain forrest. Eventually it hits a 4x4 road known as Sand Gulch. You can turn back for an out-and-back or go downhill on the Sand Gulch 2 track which loops you back towards the road and trailhead you started at - look for the power lines.

Access Info

Take CR 110 South from Highway 50. Careful turning here if you are heading westbound and needing to turn left onto CR 110. The other direction has a turn lane and you need to turn right where it goes from a 2 way center lane to a 1 way turn lane. If oncoming traffic keeps you from turing, do not fret. You can turn left at Sonic/Walmart and the road goes back to CR 110. Head up CR 110. There are 2 unmarked roads on the left that you will pass on your way to the crest of the hill. Just past the crest, take the left. It should be marked.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 26 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 142 rides
  • Last: Aug 10, 2026
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Apr 30, 2024 @ 7:13pm
Apr 30, 2024
 excellent trail conditions
Apr 13, 2024 @ 9:58am
Apr 13, 2024
 Smaller patches of snow at the beginning. Then by the time you get to the wildlife closure gate the patches get pretty big. Wouldn’t recommend...
Sep 26, 2023 @ 3:52pm
Sep 26, 2023
May 15, 2023 @ 1:41pm
May 15, 2023
 Even the climbs were enjoyable
Apr 15, 2023 @ 6:05pm
Apr 15, 2023
 all good
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Avg: 3.76 (7 votes)
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        Directions to double-rainbow trailhead (38.501360, -106.026800)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Double Rainbow

        ▼ Where is Double Rainbow located?
        Double Rainbow is located in Methodist Mountain Trail System, Salida, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Methodist Mountain Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.50136, -106.0268.
        ▼ How hard is Double Rainbow?
        Double Rainbow is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Double Rainbow?
        Double Rainbow has 336 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 252 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,931 ft to 8,156 ft.
        ▼ Is Double Rainbow a point to point trail?
        Double Rainbow is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Double Rainbow?
        Double Rainbow is 2.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Double Rainbow?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Double Rainbow. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Double Rainbow?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Double Rainbow are:
        • July (12 activities)
        • June (10 activities)
        • May (10 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Double Rainbow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Double Rainbow are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Double Rainbow?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 26 minutes to ride Double Rainbow. The trail is 2.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Double Rainbow?
        Double Rainbow is a very popular trail. There have been 687 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 697 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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