Rainbow Peak

​​Hike: Rainbow Peak — up and back
Trailhead: Oak Creek— marked
Distance: 7 miles — (up and back)
Elevation gain: 3,072 feet  
Elevation peak: 6,800 feet
Time: 7 to 8 hours  (up and back)
Difficulty: 5
How easy to follow: 5
Children: no
Fees: Red Rock Canyon Pass. $7.00 per car; $30 annually. National Park Pass Accepted.

Rainbow Peak stands like a beacon among the other peaks in Red Rock. Its multi-colored east face is impossible to ignore.  Though many have stared at this majestic peak, few have ever stood at its summit.  For years it was believed the only route was technical. This route looks impossible. 

There are several routes to Rainbow Peak.
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