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4,137 ft
Distance
790 ft
Climb
-60 ft
Descent
3,275 ft
High Point
731 ft
Altitude change
2,483 ft
Altitude min
2,483 ft
Altitude start
3,215 ft
Altitude end
17.7%
Grade
-16.1%
Grade max
57.1%
Grade min
3,392 ft
Distance climb
679 ft
Distance down
62 ft
Distance flat
Rainbow Mountain Trail Details
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Riding AreaOld Fort
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
Rainbow Mountain Trail is a hiking trail in Montreat, North Carolina. This trail is rated Blue for intermediate. There are some sections that are very steep on this trail. To access this trail, you have a number of options. The easiest option is to park at the Montreat Gate Parking Lot, then walk to Rainbow Terrace Road and access the trailhead. You can also park at the Lookout/Rainbow Road trail parking and can use either trail to connect to Rainbow Mountain. Not recommended for disabled, elderly, or small children. Follow Montreat Conference center rules at all times.
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(35.637540, -82.311860)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rainbow Mountain Trail
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Where is Rainbow Mountain Trail located?
Rainbow Mountain Trail is located in Old Fort, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Old Fort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.63754, -82.31186.
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How hard is Rainbow Mountain Trail?
Rainbow Mountain Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 17.7%.
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What is the elevation gain for Rainbow Mountain Trail?
Rainbow Mountain Trail has 790 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 60 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,483 ft to 3,275 ft.
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Is Rainbow Mountain Trail a point to point trail?
Rainbow Mountain Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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