6.9 mi from the trailheadMiddle Ridge Cabin
Campground · AK
5.9 mi out & back · 1,899 ft gain · 1,702 ft high point · Very hard
Via the Rainbow Falls Trail (0.6 mi)
AK · U.S. Forest Service
Institute Creek Trail uses Rainbow Falls Trail over 5.9 miles out and back, climbing 1,899 feet with waterfalls and a viewpoint along the route.
1,899 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
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