Rainbow Falls Motorized Routes

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Manitou Experimental Forest (Experimental Forest) · Restricted Access

7,565 ft
Elevation

The Rainbow Falls area offers many motorized roads and trails for four-wheel drive and off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts. This area contains several motorized trails open to motor vehicles 50 inches, or less, in overall width. The roads and trails in this area connect to the North Rampart Range OHV riding area as well. The North Rampart Range riding area is managed by the South Platte Ranger District. Be sure to consult with the Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for offical Forest Service routes that are open to motorized vehicles. Free Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUMs) are available at your local Forest Service Ranger District office. Please pick up a MVUM before you head out. These maps identify the designated Forest Service roads, and the designated motorized trails, that are open to motorized use. They also and identify what types of vehicles are allowed on the different types of routes that are displayed on the MVUM.

Getting there

From Woodland Park, CO, take Highway 67 north out of Woodland Park. Travel approximately 9 miles north, on State Highway 67, from Woodland Park. Turn right onto Douglas County Road 49 (which also known as the "Rainbow Falls Road"). Continue down Douglas County Road 49, to the intersection with Forest Service Road 348. The Trailhead and parking area will be immediately on your right, along Forest Service Road 348.

39.13599, -105.10654 · 39°8'9.6"N 105°6'23.6"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in0.80.91.92.32.41.73.53.11.91.30.80.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Can you reserve a site at Rainbow Falls Motorized Routes?
No. Rainbow Falls Motorized Routes is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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