Little Rainbow Lake
(Rawah Wilderness)
Description:
Little
Rainbow Lake is a shallow lake that lies to the southwest of the McIntyre
Lake Trail in the Rawah Wilderness. The lake is accessible for fishing from
most of the shore. The lake contains rainbow and cutthroat trout. Camping
is permitted in the area around the lake.
Features:
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Area: |
5.63 acres |
| Shoreline: |
.39 miles |
| Elevation: |
10,838 feet |
| Maximum depth: |
10 feet |
| Fish species: |
Cutthroat trout |
| |
Rainbow trout |
| Fish species stocked: |
Cutthroat trout |
| |
Rainbow trout |
| Fishing period: |
June - Oct |
Vicinity Map
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Directions:
Little
Rainbow Lake is located in the Rawah Wilderness and can be reached via the Rawah
and McIntyre Lake trails. To reach the Rawah Trailhead take Highway 287 north
from Fort Collins to Laporte. Continue on Highway 287 to Highway 14. Travel
west on 14 for 50 miles to the Laramie River Road. Turn right and travel 11
miles to the West Branch Trailhead. The trailhead is on the right side of the
road across from the Rawah Guest Ranch. Hike about 8.2 miles to the McIntyre
Lake Trail. Take the McIntyre Lake Trail for .2 miles to a short trail up to
Little Rainbow Lake.
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