Hiking – Rampart Reservoir - Via Rainbow Gulch Trail

Trip

Hiking – Rampart Reservoir - Via Rainbow Gulch Trail

A 6 mile out and back trip to Rampart Reservoir, via the Rainbow Gulch trail.

  • Sat, Dec 27, 2025
  • Pikes Peak
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Pace: 2.0 - 2.5

This should be an easy and enjoyable hike for us.

Think about layers appropriate for the season as well as snacks and hydration for the day.

We will meet at the Safeway in Old Colorado City at 8:30 a.m.

The address is:  3275 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904

The Safeway is located here:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/JrxMw6Jd1Yex4zB77

Route/Place

Rampart Reservoir



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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Ten Essentials

Trekking poles

Hydration and snacks

Most likely, micro-spikes for mixed trail conditions

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