more stats
741 ft
Distance
96 ft
Climb
00:02:40
Avg time
96 ft
Altitude change
9,428 ft
Altitude min
9,524 ft
Altitude max
9,428 ft
Altitude start
9,524 ft
Altitude end
12.9%
Grade
1.6%
Grade max
43.8%
Grade min
741 ft
Distance climb
00:02:40
Avg time

Rainbow Lower Access Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Silverton
    , Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #177316 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #47408 in Trail Running
    • #439598 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,284 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #1,617 in Trail Running
    • #8,013 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Access trail from 550 to Rainbow. Uphill is mostly hike a bike.

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Hike-a-bike

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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Nov 20, 2023 @ 6:48am
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Nov 20, 2023 @ 6:47am
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rainbow Lower Access located?
      Rainbow Lower Access is located in Silverton, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Silverton trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.81566, -107.69659.
      ▼ How hard is Rainbow Lower Access?
      Rainbow Lower Access is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 12.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rainbow Lower Access?
      Rainbow Lower Access has 96 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 9,428 ft to 9,524 ft.
      ▼ Is Rainbow Lower Access a point to point trail?
      Rainbow Lower Access is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rainbow Lower Access?
      Rainbow Lower Access is 741 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rainbow Lower Access?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rainbow Lower Access. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rainbow Lower Access?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rainbow Lower Access are:
      • July (3 activities)
      • September (3 activities)
      • August (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Rainbow Lower Access? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rainbow Lower Access are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rainbow Lower Access?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Rainbow Lower Access. The trail is 741 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rainbow Lower Access?
      Rainbow Lower Access is a very popular trail. There have been 64 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 75 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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