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CO 505/Rainbow Lakes Road 116: Caribou to Sourdough Trailhead

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“An OHV / dirt road connecting the ghost town of Caribou with the southern TH of Sourdough trail. ”

Alan Doak
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6.7

Miles

10.7

KM
Doubletrack

9,975' 3,040 m

High

9,217' 2,809 m

Low

252' 77 m

Up

1,010' 308 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

10%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Allowed

Description

From the ghost town of Caribou, head north on CO 505 (aka Rainbow Lakes Rd) to the southern terminus of the Sourdough Trail or back to Hwy 72.

The first half of the ride is on OHV, and crosses a notable (but rideable) stream. The second half is on graded dirt road.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Office

Shared By:

Alan Doak with improvements by William Anders
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  3.3 from 7 votes

#4

in Roosevelt National Forest

#21500

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#4

in Roosevelt National Forest

#1,990

in Colorado

#21,500

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Sep 23, 2017 near Nederland, CO
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Sep 23, 2017 near Nederland, CO
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Sep 23, 2017 near Nederland, CO
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Sep 23, 2017 near Nederland, CO
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Sep 23, 2017 near Nederland, CO
Date 9-22-2017
Sep 23, 2017 near Nederland, CO

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Oct 3, 2020
Rob Levy
Jul 23, 2020
Nicholas Horan
Bob followed, 4WD and high clearance required. 6.7mi — 1h 00m
Aug 19, 2019
Jon Banks
Pleasant road climb to a somewhat fun Jeep road. Some huge mud puddles and a stream crossing
Jul 4, 2018
Mark V
Aug 2, 2013
Karl Rittger
Fast road, passed cars 6.7mi
Oct 27, 2012
Chris Chaney

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