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The Rainbow Lake can be found on the West Elk Peak USGS quad topo map. Rainbow Lake is a reservoir in Gunnison County in the state of Colorado. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this reservoir are 38.6339, -107.1787 and the altitude is 10883 feet (3317 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Rainbow Lake should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished 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: 38.6339
Longitude: -107.1787
Elevation: 10883 ft (3317 m)
Locator Map - Rainbow Lake
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Local Weather
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Sunday:
High: 60°F - Low: 28°F
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Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs in the 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to west 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 mph.
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Monday:
High: 67°F - Low: 30°F
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Sunny. Highs in the 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph in the afternoon. Wind chill readings around 120 below.
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Tuesday:
High: 73°F - Low: 35°F
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Mostly clear. Highs in the 70s. Lows in the 30s.
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Wednesday:
High: 74°F - Low: 36°F
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Mostly clear. Highs in the 70s. Lows in the 30s.
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Thursday:
High: 75°F - Low: 37°F
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Mostly clear. Highs in the 70s. Lows in the 30s.
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Friday:
High: 77°F - Low: 40°F
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Mostly clear. Highs in the 70s. Lows in the 30s.
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Nearby Trails
West Elk Wilderness Fly-Fishing (Colorado) (Distance: 5.2 mi)
The West Elk Wilderness is in the Gunnison National Forest in westcentral Colorado not too far west of Crested Butte. This 176,000-acre area is about 15 miles in diameter, with elevations that top out...
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From the guidebook "Fly-Fishing the Rocky Mountain Backcountry"
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Gunnison, CO - Fly-Fishing - length:unknown
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West Elk Wilderness Trails (Distance: 7.0 mi)
The West Elk Mountains define this large, remote wilderness west of Gunnison. The volcanic ridges and long valleys of this area offer countless opportunities for extended expeditions. As an added bene...
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From the guidebook "The Complete Guide to Colorado's Wilderness Areas"
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Gunnison, CO - Hiking - length:200 mi
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Soap Creek Road (Distance: 8.7 mi)
Although this drive dead-ends at a trailhead for hikers headed into the West Elk Wilderness, it remains an exceptionally beautiful tour in both directions. The road courses through green volcanic moun...
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From the guidebook "Colorado Byways"
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Gunnison, CO - Off-Highway Drives - length:40 mi
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Rainbow Lake (Distance: 9.0 mi)
The Rainbow Lake Road has what is called a “very extreme” southern exposure. Because of this, light snows often melt quickly. If the area has a heavy snow and snow pack, it is an excellent and scenic ...
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From the guidebook "Winter Trails: Colorado"
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Gunnison, CO - Snowshoeing - length:22 mi
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Rainbow Lake (Distance: 9.1 mi)
The Rainbow Lake Road has what is called a “very extreme” southern exposure. Because of this, light snows often melt quickly. If the area has a heavy snow and snow pack, it is an excellent and scenic ...
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From the guidebook "Winter Trails: Colorado"
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Gunnison, CO - Cross-Country Skiing - length:22 mi
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Nearby Hotels
The Water Wheel Inn (Distance: 13 mi)
Start your day at the Water Wheel Inn with our complimentary hot breakfast bar consisting of Belgian waffles, biscuits and gravy as well as fruit, yogurt, cereals, and baked goods. Our goal is to be t...
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37478 Highway 50
Gunnison, CO 81230
Price from: $62
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Days Inn Gunnison (Distance: 14 mi)
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701 West Highway 50
Gunnison, CO 81230
Price from: $145
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Rodeway Inn Gunnison (Distance: 14 mi)
Historic downtown, shopping, restaurants, bars and museum within minutes. Gunnison offers grand valley and mountain views with great outdoor areas in which to play. Rodeway Inn offers FREE continental...
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37760 W. US Hwy 50
Gunnison, CO 81230
Price from: $60
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Alpine Inn Of Gunnison (Distance: 15 mi)
The Gunnison Alpine Inn formerly the Gunnison Ramada Limited. is located on the west side of GunnisonColorado. A recently remodeled motel, with plenty for room for you family or vacationing group. Cov...
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1011 Rio Grande Rd(Hwy 50
Gunnison, CO 81230
Price from: $100
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Alpine Inn Of Gunnison (Distance: 15 mi)
The Gunnison Alpine Inn formerly the Gunnison Ramada Limited. is located on the west side of GunnisonColorado. A recently remodeled motel, with plenty for room for you family or vacationing group. Cov...
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1011 Rio Grande Rd(Hwy 50
Gunnison, CO 81230
Price from: $56
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