Rainbow Basin

Type

Trail

Town

Idaho City · 25 mi from the town center

Length

4.4 miles

Trailhead

Rainbow Basin Trailhead

Location

43.62508, -115.42542 · Open map

Source

OpenStreetMap · checked October 2, 2026

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• Rainbow Basin
• Trail
• Viewpoint
• Hot spring
• Day use area

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