Rainbow Lake Trail

Rainbow Lake Trail is a 0.3-mile accessible trail from Cooper Lake Road to Rainbow Lake. This wide gravel trail crosses a muskeg then follows a small, forested ridge to the shore of a small lake. There are views of surrounding mountains.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

322

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

Click here to download the Rainbow Lake Map and Recreation Opportunity Guide

Difficulty: Easy

Trip Time (one way): 15 minutes

Public Use: Low

Recommended Season: May-October

Length (one way): 0.3 miles

Elevation Gain: 50 feet

Rainbow Lake Trail is closed to motorized vehicles from May 1- November 30. Rainbow Lake Trail is closed to pack/saddle stock from April 1- June 30.

Getting There

Directions

At Mile 48 Sterling Highway in Cooper Landing turn south onto Snug Harbor Road. This turns into Cooper Lake Road after 9 miles. It is 2.5 miles further to the trailhead parking area. Parking area capacity is three vehicles, and currently the parking area is too small for motor homes.

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