At a Glance
Difficulty
Strenuous
Distance (one-way)
7.5 miles
Elevation
11,742 ft
Elevation Gain
N/A
Trailhead
Bear Lake TH (off-trail)
Park Area
Continental Divide / Flattop Area
Side of Divide
East
Coordinates
40.3422°N, 105.7292°W
Continental Divide / Flattop Area

Rainbow Lake

Off-trail; near Stones Peak

Rainbow Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park

About Rainbow Lake

Rainbow Lake sits at 11,742 feet in the Continental Divide / Flattop Area area of Rocky Mountain National Park. Off-trail; near Stones Peak.

The hike from Bear Lake TH (off-trail) covers 7.5 miles one-way on a strenuous trail requiring good fitness and navigation. This lake sits on the east side of the Continental Divide.

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