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'''Rainbow Falls''' is a [[waterfall]] located on [[Fountain Creek]] in [[Manitou Springs, Colorado]]. The falls' plunge is located beneath a bridge that links Manitou Avenue to Highway 24. The trail head to the falls is located on a 180 degree bend in Serpintine Drive, about a half mile off of HWY 24 across from the entrance to the [[Cave of the Winds (Colorado)|Cave of the Winds]]. As of June 2013, the trail and parking lot are closed for the summer 0f 2013 for improvement from the El Paso County Parks Department.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ourcoloradonews.com/trilakes/life/rainbow-falls-rec-area-closes-for-summer/article_ad4684d2-cafb-11e2-b136-0019bb2963f4.html#.UayN8jcBwLV.facebook|title=Rainbow Falls Rec Area closes for Summer|publisher=OurTriLakesNews.com|accessdate=2013-06-14}}</ref> The falls are known for the large amount of graffiti painted on the canyon walls and bridge overpass. |
'''Rainbow Falls''' is a [[waterfall]] located on [[Fountain Creek]] in [[Manitou Springs, Colorado]]. The falls' plunge is located beneath a bridge that links Manitou Avenue to [[U.S. Route 24 in Colorado|Highway 24]]. The trail head to the falls is located on a 180 degree bend in Serpintine Drive, about a half mile off of HWY 24 across from the entrance to the [[Cave of the Winds (Colorado)|Cave of the Winds]]. As of June 2013, the trail and parking lot are closed for the summer 0f 2013 for improvement from the El Paso County Parks Department.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ourcoloradonews.com/trilakes/life/rainbow-falls-rec-area-closes-for-summer/article_ad4684d2-cafb-11e2-b136-0019bb2963f4.html#.UayN8jcBwLV.facebook|title=Rainbow Falls Rec Area closes for Summer|publisher=OurTriLakesNews.com|accessdate=2013-06-14}}</ref> The falls are known for the large amount of graffiti painted on the canyon walls and bridge overpass. |
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 The falls beneath the Manitou Avenue overpass just before merging with HWY 24 | |
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| Location | El Paso County, Colorado, USA |
| Coordinates | 38°52′12″N 104°55′33″W / 38.87000°N 104.92583°W[1] |
| Type | Single |
| Total height | 45 feet (14 m) |
| Number of drops | 1 |
| Longest drop | 45 feet (14 m) |
| Watercourse | Fountain Creek |
Rainbow Falls is a waterfall located on Fountain Creek in Manitou Springs, Colorado. The falls' plunge is located beneath a bridge that links Manitou Avenue to Highway 24. The trail head to the falls is located on a 180 degree bend in Serpintine Drive, about a half mile off of HWY 24 across from the entrance to the Cave of the Winds. As of June 2013, the trail and parking lot are closed for the summer 0f 2013 for improvement from the El Paso County Parks Department.[2] The falls are known for the large amount of graffiti painted on the canyon walls and bridge overpass.
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References
- ^ "Rainbow Falls". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2013-06-14.
- ^ "Rainbow Falls Rec Area closes for Summer". OurTriLakesNews.com. Retrieved 2013-06-14.
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