Rainbow Curve
The twisted, stunted trees you see here scratch out an existence two miles above sea level.
Plan Around Rainbow Curve
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Rainbow Curve Details
The twisted, stunted trees you see here scratch out an existence two miles above sea level. Below, you can see Horseshoe Park and the Fall River to the left and Hidden Valley to the right, separated by a ridge of glacier-deposited rubble. If you visit Rainbow Curve at night, the city lights you see in the distance mark the location of Colorado's most inhabited region, stretching from Fort Collins to Denver.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Trail Ridge Road
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Rainbow Curve
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Rainbow Curve
The twisted, stunted trees you see here scratch out an existence two miles above sea level.
0.8 mi away
Hidden Valley
The Hidden Valley Ski Area, also known as Ski Estes Park, operated here from 1955 to 1991.
0.8 mi away
Hidden Valley
The Hidden Valley Ski Area, also known as Ski Estes Park, operated here from 1955 to 1991.
0.9 mi away
Chasm Falls
Widely considered the most impressive waterfalls on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park.
1.1 mi away
Endovalley Picnic Area
This picnic area along the Fall River is known for its pretty meadows and has 32 picnic tables.
