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Home / Mountain Bike Trails / United States / Colorado / Salida / Methodist Mountain / Double Rainbow

Double Rainbow

A cyclist in motion is seen jumping over a rocky trail surrounded by trees, demonstrating skillful mountain biking on uneven terrain. The bike and rider are partially blurred to emphasize movement and speed as they navigate the rugged path. Double Rainbow mountain bike trail.
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Level: Intermediate
Length: 3 mi (4.8 km)
Surface: Singletrack
Configuration: Out & Back
Elevation: +223/ -395 ft
Total: 10 riders
 

Mountain Biking Double Rainbow

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#386 of 1,394 mountain bike trails in Colorado
#3,933 in the world

The Double Rainbow Trail runs about 3 miles one-way up from the upper parking lot for the Methodist Mountain Trail System near the beginning of the Little Rainbow Trail (NOT the Methodist Mountain trailhead high up on the actual Rainbow Trail) until it dead ends on 4x4 road 5668B.
This singletrack is a fantastic piece of trail that swoops down into dips, flies along hillsides, gets serious exposure on top of knobs, and climbs up the side of the mountain. In short, this trail is rocking!

Double Rainbow connects to Pot-o-Gold, which climbs all the way to the upper Rainbow Trail.

First added by Greg Heil on Sep 13, 2013. Last updated May 23, 2024. → add an update
Before you go
  • Drinking water: unknown
  • Lift service: unknown
  • Night riding: yes
  • Pump track: unknown
  • Restrooms: unknown
  • Fat bike grooming: unknown
  • E-bikes allowed: unknown
  • Fee required: unknown
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Start from the Methodist Mountain Parking Lot


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A mountain biker navigating a rocky trail on a sunny day, with snow-capped mountains in the background and a clear blue sky. Double Rainbow mountain bike trail.
A mountain biker navigating a narrow dirt trail surrounded by trees, showcasing skill and agility while riding downhill. Bright blue sky overhead and a mix of sun and shade on the trail. Double Rainbow mountain bike trail.
A panoramic view of a mountainous landscape, featuring snow-capped peaks in the background and a valley filled with trees in the foreground, under a clear blue sky. The scene captures the natural beauty and rugged terrain typical of a mountainous region. Double Rainbow mountain bike trail.
A panoramic view of rolling mountains under a cloudy sky, with green shrubs and grasses in the foreground. The landscape features varied vegetation, including sparse trees and low bushes, creating a natural, rugged atmosphere. The distant mountains are partially obscured by clouds, adding a sense of depth and moodiness to the scene. Double Rainbow mountain bike trail.
A dirt path winding through a rocky landscape, flanked by various shrubs and grasses, with green trees in the background under a cloudy sky. Double Rainbow mountain bike trail.
A panoramic view of a rugged landscape featuring rolling hills and rocky terrain, dotted with patches of trees. In the foreground, there are dry, rocky ground and a couple of low shrubs. The backdrop showcases a series of hills and mountains under a partly cloudy sky, with some power lines visible in the distance. A wooden sign stands to the right, indicating a trail or area of interest. Double Rainbow mountain bike trail.
A mountain biker navigating a dirt trail through a rocky landscape, surrounded by sparse vegetation and trees, with distant mountains visible under a partly cloudy sky. Double Rainbow mountain bike trail.
A mountain biker navigating a trail surrounded by lush greenery and rugged terrain, with mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky. Double Rainbow mountain bike trail.
A person riding a mountain bike on a rocky trail surrounded by trees, with a scenic view of mountains and a valley in the background under a clear blue sky. Double Rainbow mountain bike trail.


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  • bikecandy
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    This is a great stretch of trail. I wouldn't say that it's technical, but I'd agree that some of the exposure and side slopes it follows will cause you to pause the first time you ride it. It has a nice flow both out and back and a great addition to a longer Rainbow ride.

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  • Scott Anderson
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    A fun addition to Little Rainbow. It starts out pretty mellow but as you progress the trail on the side cuts is definitely narrower than on Little Rainbow. The exposure, for my first ride, was a little more than my pacemaker was calibrated for. Looking forward to getting more comfortable on this one. Combined with Little Rainbow and Racetrack for an out and back this makes for a good length of non-tech singletrack.

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  • kaseytea
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    This was a nice easy fun ride for the whole family. The trail has nothing technical and fun up and downs. The trail is loose rocks and easy to slip out on some turns. Still a good beginner trail.

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  • justin70
    *****

    Love this trail!
    It is the jewel in the Methodist Mtn for me.
    Thee are a number of tight, exposed corners that all make me smile - well done to the trail builders.

    Seems to be labelled on maps as 'Double Rainbow' now.

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  • Greg Heil   ✓ supporter
    *****

    Most definitely 5 stars! While not technical in the rocky sense, this trail is narrow, exposed, swoopy, offers great views... yeah, it's just a ton of fun!

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