Rainbow Trail #1336 (Mears Junction West)
The Rainbow Trail (#1336) travels west from Mears Junction at Highway 50 for 6 miles, where the trail terminates at the intersection of Forest Road 201.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
General Information
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Getting There
Parking
Parking is limited to approximately eight vehicles.
Directions
From Poncha Springs, travel south on Highway 285 for 5 miles. Just past the turnoff of O'Haver Lake (County Road 200), watch for a parking pull-off on the right side of the highway. The trail travels west from that point.
Additional Information
Operated By
Salida Ranger District
Recreation Opportunities
Biking - Mountain Info
The section of the Rainbow Trail that travels west from Mears Junction is not one that is commonly ridden by mountain bikers. A more common connector route is to ride down Silver Creek and intersect with the Rainbow Trail and continue back east to the Mears Junction trailhead.
Day Hikes Info
The Rainbow Trail (#1336) travels west from Highway 50 at Mears Junction for 6 miles and terminates at the intersection with Forest Road 210. The Silver Creek Trail continues west from this intersection and climbs towards the Continental Divide for about 6 miles.