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 3.7 (27)
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  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. …Salida
  5. Methodist Mountain Trail System
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“The easiest way to get to or from Little Rainbow. ”

Josh Jones
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1.7

Miles

2.7

KM
Singletrack

7,549' 2,301 m

High

7,056' 2,151 m

Low

0' 0 m

Up

493' 150 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

15%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Description

Race Track is the easiest way to get down from Little Rainbow. The upper part has tight turns, the lower part opens up more. There is a set of switchbacks lower down that are pretty steep for a beginner trail.

Race Track gets uphill traffic so look ahead and share the trail.

If your goal is to go east to west on Little Rainbow, Race Track is probably your best bet to get there. It's uphill, but only has a couple tough climbs.

Don't forget to stop and look at the Castle Gardens area as you pass. Amazing views!

Contacts

Local Club: Salida Mountain Trails

Land Manager: BLM Colorado - Royal Gorge Field Office

Shared By:

Josh Jones with improvements by Marcel S and 1 other
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Trail Ratings

  3.7 from 27 votes

#7

in Methodist Mountain Trail System

#3058

Overall
  3.7 from 27 votes
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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Trail Rankings

#7

in Methodist Mountain Tra…

#493

in Colorado

#3,058

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The climb to the flow.
Jul 10, 2025 near Salida, CO
Stop for a moment to check out Castle Gardens as you cruise down Race Track.
Aug 25, 2014 near Salida, CO
Intersection of Little Rainbow, Dead Bird, and Race Track
Aug 17, 2014 near Salida, CO

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Jul 26, 2026
Todd Ward
Took this up to Little Rainbow to Solstice DH was told it's less aggressive climb than Dead Bird starts as a DoubleTrack at Parking Lot 8.6mi
Mar 1, 2026
Brian Sears
The trail starts up the dirt road about a quarter mile past the parking lot. Dead Bird and Lost start in the NW corner of the lot though. 1.7mi
May 27, 2025
Roylnn Serati
Apr 29, 2024
Private User
May 7, 2023
Patrick Burns
Punchy steep sections but over all a good climbing trail. Fairly direct without a lot of pointless direction changes.
Nov 22, 2022
Peter Tiley
Oct 8, 2022
Dalio Zippin
Jul 13, 2022
Aaron Hinze
Great downhill and flow. 1.5mi

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