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1.5 miles
Distance
21 ft
Climb
-748 ft
Descent
00:07:40
Avg time
-728 ft
Altitude change
8,102 ft
Altitude min
8,844 ft
Altitude max
8,844 ft
Altitude start
8,117 ft
Altitude end
-9.4%
Grade
-28.1%
Grade max
19.7%
Grade min
344 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
184 ft
Distance flat
00:07:40
Avg time
Rainbow Branch Details
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Activities
- Hike
- Mountain Bike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSalida
, Colorado -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity
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State Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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AI Generated Description
Rainbow Branch is a 1 mile less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Salida Colorado. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 1 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
All
- 1 rides
- Last: Sep 15, 2026
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(38.412960, -105.917170)
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This trail is in very good condition. It sees regular use. The newer bottom part has a very short steep up and down to provide access away from private land.
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