Rainbow Lake Trailhead
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October 27th, 2026
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Designated trailhead with access to trails that lie within the Mt Zirkel Wilderness. Please refer to the Wilderness Regulations. The wilderness is closed to motorized and mechanized vehicles. This trail is easy to travel up to Rainbow Lake. From there it becomes harder to follow and is not well maintained. Water is available along most of this trail, but campsites are limited. No motorized vehicles are allowed west of Trail #1126. No developed facilities. Setting is managed forest area. Timberline is at approximately 10,500 feet elevation.Rainbow Lake Trailhead is located in the Mount Zirkel/Parks Range and is managed by the Parks Ranger District.
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GPS 40.65835, -106.58009
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