This trail starts at the road closure at Buckingham Park operated by Boulder Count Parks department. Take the Arapaho Pass Trail #904 to the junction with Arapaho Glacier Trail #905 and take a Right. The trail continues past the Arapaho Glacier Overlook to the Rainbow Lakes Campground. There is a great deal of private land in the area. Please obey signs and stay on trails.

Directions: From Eldora, Travel west on CR #130 and northwest on CR#111 to the 4th of July/Buckingham Park Campground. Hiking alternatives include Diamond Lake Trail from Hessie, Arapaho Glacier Trail from Rainbow Lakes, and Arapaho Pass from Monarch Lake (Hot Sulfur District).

Elevation: 10,121 feet

Ending Elevation: 12,700 feet

Elevation Gain: 2,579 feet

Distance: 3.5 miles

Usage: Extremely Heavy

Difficulty: Moderate

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