Rainbow Rocks (Rainbow Terrace)

4.6/5 (6 reviews)
Hidden behind the iconic Tombstone Butte, Rainbow Rocks is a windshield full of towering red cliffs. Also known as Rainbow Terrace, its name comes from the multi-layered Entrada Sandstone cliff faces. The vertical red wall creates a colorful boundary along most of the trail. The rocks are partic...Read More
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Highlights of Rainbow Rocks (Rainbow Terrace)

Desert Category IconDesert
Rock Category IconRock
Sand Category IconSand
Scenic Category IconScenic
Wash Category IconWash
Highest Elevation
5163 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
North
Nearest Town
Moab
Nearest Services
Moab
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management
District
Moab Field Office

Overview

Hidden behind the iconic Tombstone Butte, Rainbow Rocks is a windshield full of towering red cliffs. Also known as Rainbow Terrace, its name comes from the multi-layered Entrada Sandstone cliff faces. The vertical red wall creates a colorful boundary along most of the trail. The rocks are particularly stunning in the early morning or late afternoon sun. You'll begin by rolling up and down sandy hills, taking glimpses of Lost World Butte through lush desert vegetation. You'll twist through the maze of house-sized boulders that make any vehicle look small. While the views are amazing, the trail has enough challenges to entertain even the most hardened wheeler.

Combing Rainbow Rocks with Dee Pass, Salt Wash Road, and Crystal Geyser trails creates the Easter Jeep Safari "Crystal Geyser" route.


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2 Trail Concerns
6 Community Reviews
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