7.4 miles
Distance
3,953 ft
Climb
-127 ft
Descent
1 mile
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Rainbow Creek Trail Details

The Rainbow Creek trail provides day-hike diversions to visitors to the Stehekin Valley, but you'll need more than a few hours to truly appreciate the full length of the trail.

A visit to the expansive meadows of McAlester Pass, the cool waters of Rainbow Lake, and the high country beyond beckon backpackers on a loop hike more than 30 miles long.

source: WTA | Rainbow Creek Trail
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  • Altitude change
    3,826 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,176 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,176 ft
  • Altitude end
    6,004 ft
  • Grade
    9.8%
  • Grade max
    -22.3%
  • Grade min
    58.7%
  • Distance climb
    6 miles
  • Distance down
    3,022 ft
  • Distance flat
    2,054 ft
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