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The Upper Rainbow Lake can be found on the Anchorage C 6 USGS quad topo map. Upper Rainbow Lake is a reservoir in Matanuska Susitna County in the state of Alaska. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this reservoir are 61.6000, -149.0000 and the altitude is 545 feet (166 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Upper Rainbow Lake should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Upper Rainbow Lake are invited to submit reviews of the lake. Tell us when you went, what you caught, how the experience ranked overall. Thanks for your reviews, they help to make Fishing Works the best website for anglers.
Feature Type: Reservoir
Latitude: 61.6000
Longitude: -149.0000
Elevation: 545 ft (166 m)
Locator Map - Upper Rainbow Lake
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Local Weather
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Friday:
High: --°F - Low: 45°F
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Mostly cloudy. Light rain likely...mainly along the mountains. Lows in the 40s. Southeast wind 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph becoming variable 10 mph after midnight.
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Saturday:
High: 55°F - Low: 45°F
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Light rain likely in the morning. Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. South wind 15 mph.
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Sunday:
High: 55°F - Low: 38°F
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Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. South wind 10 to 20 mph.
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Monday:
High: 55°F - Low: 45°F
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Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the 50s.
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Tuesday:
High: 55°F - Low: 45°F
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Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Highs in the 50s. Lows in the 40s.
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Wednesday:
High: 65°F - Low: 45°F
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Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Highs 55 to 65. Lows in the 40s.
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Thursday:
High: 65°F - Low: 45°F
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Mostly cloudy. Highs 55 to 65. Lows in the 40s.
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Nearby Trails
Lazy Mountain and Matanuska Peak Trail (Distance: 1.2 mi)
Lazy Mountain is a steep hike with a nice summit that lets hikers know they are finished. The Matanuska Peak Trail in the adjacent McRoberts Creek valley is somewhat easier but has a less distinct hik...
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From the guidebook "55 Ways to the Wilderness in Southcentral Alaska"
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Palmer, AK - Hiking - length:7 mi
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Lazy Mountain and Matanuska Peak Trail (Distance: 2.0 mi)
Half-day to overnight hikes to the high country and peaks of the Chugach Mountains “front range” outside Palmer. Lazy Mountain (3,720 feet) and Matanuska Peak (6,119 feet) are the prominent peaks east...
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From the guidebook "Hiking Alaska"
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Palmer, AK - Hiking - length:17 mi
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Bodenburg Butte (Distance: 4.2 mi)
The butte’s dry conditions, perhaps coupled with enough height to stand above a late glacial advance without being overtopped, give the butte unique vegetation for the area. Sage is most obvious. Ther...
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From the guidebook "55 Ways to the Wilderness in Southcentral Alaska"
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Palmer, AK - Hiking - length:3 mi
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Pioneer Ridge Trail (Distance: 8.0 mi)
A long day hike or possible overnight on a very steep trail to the shoulder of Pioneer Peak, a prominent Chugach Range summit. A long, steady, uphill hike, the Pioneer Ridge Trail climbs to a spectacu...
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From the guidebook "Hiking Alaska"
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Palmer, AK - Hiking - length:11 mi
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Pioneer Ridge (Distance: 8.4 mi)
Pioneer Peak rises 6,400 feet over the Matanuska Valley, its rocky ramparts intimidating even to experienced mountaineers. But try the Knik River– Pioneer Ridge Trail for steep but easy access to the ...
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From the guidebook "55 Ways to the Wilderness in Southcentral Alaska"
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Butte, AK - Hiking - length:9 mi
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Nearby Hotels
Alaska Birch Cottages (Distance: 4 mi)
Your home away from home combines old-world charm and modern convenience and comfort. Your private cottage is tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac, yet centrally located midway between Palmer and Wasilla...
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2361 N Cotswold Circle
Palmer, AK 99645
Price from: $333
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Alaska Garden Gate B&B (Distance: 4 mi)
Now offering 7 new private cottages, as well as 4 B and B rooms. Enjoy the luxury of jacuzzis, fireplaces, King Qn, kitchens, outstanding glacier mountain views, and bountiful country-style breakfasts...
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950 S. Trunk Rd.
Palmer, AK 99645
Price from: $89
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Gold Miners Hotel (Distance: 4 mi)
Gold Miner's Hotel in Palmer Alaska, offers downtown lodging, restaurant, lounge, conference, and banquet facilities. Spectacular scenery, hiking, biking, skiing, gold panning, dog mushing, snow mobil...
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918 South Colony Way
Palmer, AK 99645
Price from: $99
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Gold Miners Hotel (Distance: 4 mi)
Gold Miner's Hotel in Palmer Alaska, offers downtown lodging, restaurant, lounge, conference, and banquet facilities. Spectacular scenery, hiking, biking, skiing, gold panning, dog mushing, snow mobil...
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918 South Colony Way
Palmer, AK 99645
Price from: $0
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Hatcher Pass Bed and Breakfast (Distance: 4 mi)
Relax in your own authentic Alaskan log cabin at Hatcher Pass Bed and Breakfast. Enjoy all the modern conveniences of home with a private bath, kitchen, phone, and TV VCR DVD Internet. Generous breakf...
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Mile 6.6 Palmer Fishhook Road
Palmer, AK 00
Price from: $109
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