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Rainbow Trail, Sangre de Cristo Wilderness

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Hiking – Rainbow Trail - Crystal Trail via Rainbow Trail from Grape Creek TH

Hike to Crystal Falls From the Grape Creek trailhead on the Rainbow trail. A scenic waterfall and great views across the wet Mountain valley. 6.4 mi., 692’ gain.

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Richard Joy
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  • Sat, Jun 27, 2026
  • El Pueblo
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 6.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 700 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 9,280 ft
  • Pace: 1 1/2 - 2 mph

Bring lunch and/or snacks for the trail.  Let's plan on a short post-hike visit at the trailhead -- suggest bring a beverage of your choice and a chair.  

Meeting place will be the City Park Pool lot in Pueblo for a 7:30am departure.  Alternately meet at the Grape Creek Trailhead south of Westcliffe (37.93025, -105.45721) at approximately 9am.  Note: Google Maps recognizes Grape Creek Trailhead as a location.  

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Rainbow Trail, Sangre de Cristo Wilderness

Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Please bring your 10 essentials, water for the trip and foul weather gear to be prepared for typical thunderstorm activity for this time of year.

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