Rainbow Lake Trail
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Chelan County, WA
Point-to-point trail in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Chelan County, WA. Hiking.
- Distance
- 11.3 mi (18.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,330 ft (1,015 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 20 min
- High point
- 6,234 ft (1,900 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: South Fork Hiker 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Campsite: Dan's Camp 2.5 mi (4 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Ranger Rock 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Rainbow Lake 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from start
- Campsite: Rainbow Meadows Group 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Rainbow Meadows Stock Camp 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Rainbow Meadows Hiker Camp 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from start
- Campsite: Bench Creek Camp 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Rainbow Lake Trail
How long is Rainbow Lake Trail?
Rainbow Lake Trail is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 20 min. It climbs 3,330 ft (1,015 m) in total, up to a high point of 6,234 ft (1,900 m).
How hard is Rainbow Lake Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Rainbow Lake Trail?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Rainbow Lake Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 0.2 mi (0.3 km), 2.5 mi (4 km).
Is Rainbow Lake Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (69% under trees).
What can you do on Rainbow Lake Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Rainbow Lake Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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