Hiking the
Rainbow Trail - Stout Creek to Big Cottonwood Creek:
This segment of the trail continues along the base of the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness. The trail offer wonderful views of this dramatic mountain range. Motorized vehicles are prohibited in the Sangre de Cristo wilderness.
Specific Hiking and Trail Information for the Rainbow Trail - Stout Creek to Big Cottonwood Creek
Best Seasons: Summer to Fall
Length of Trail: Over 10 miles
Elevation at Trailhead: 8560 feet
Range of elevation encoutered on the hike: 8560 to 7320 feet
Estimated Difficulty (Forest Service Estimate): Intermediate
Travel Information
Trailhead Directions: From Kerr Gulch: Traveling east from Howard, CO, turn right on BLM Road 6110(Kerr Gulch). Stay on this road for approximately 4 miles to BLM Road 6117. Take Road 6117 and travel for 1 mile to the trailhead. This road is accessible by high-clearance vehicles only. Road conditions can deteriorate during wet weather. From Hayden Creek:From Coaldale, CO take County Road 6, southwest for about 5 miles, passing Coaldale campground. The Rainbow Trail crosses the road about .25 mile past the campground. From Big Cottonwood:From Coaldale, CO travel southwest to County Rd. 40. Travel south on this road for 3.5 miles to the trailhead.
For more information on this hike
National Forest: Pike & San Isabel National Forests Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands
Local Office: Pike & San Isabel National Forests Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands
Address:
325 Rainbow Blvd.
Salida, CO, 81201
719-539-3591
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