Thursday, January 17, 2013

Top 10 Snowshoe HIkes - # 8

Rainbow Lakes

You are likely to find no traffic on this trek in the Indian Peaks Wilderness.  Visions of these rugged peaks will remain with you a long time.

Getting There:  Follow Rt. 36 into Boulder to Canyon Blvd/Highway # 119.   Follow it west about 14 mi. to Nederland.  There take highway # 72 north for about 6 mi.  Turn west on Rainbow Lakes Rd./CR 116.  The parking lot is about 1 mi. on the left.

Trail:  Caution, it is 3 mi. one way to the TH.  Plus 1 mi. to the first lake.  Be sure to allow adequate time for your trip.

Difficulty:  Easy to Moderate

Skill Level:  Novice

Elevation Gain:  800'

Map:  TI # 102 Indian Peaks - Gold Hill

Contact:  Boulder Ranger District (303) 541-2500

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