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Caribou FlatsThis is a 4WD and mountain biking road. The north end is off the Rainbow Lakes Road, one mile below the Rainbow Lakes Campground. In the middle it passes the townsite of Caribou (at the end of Country Road 128 out of Nederland) where there is a network of old mining roads on a lovely open plateau with fine views both up to the mountains and down over the plains. The south end is at County Road 130 in Eldora. The descent to Eldora is steep and narrow, and the switchbacks may be difficult for a long vehicle. Most of it is moderate, both in terms of climb and technicality, except the steep, loose, rough grade at the Eldora end. The crossing of Caribou Creek between the Rainbow Lakes Road and Caribou can be waist deep in the spring and early summer. The 4WD section can be made into a loop with the Peak-to-Peak Highway (CO 72) and your choice of the Rainbow Lakes Road, Caribou Road (County Road 128) or County Road 130. The Rainbow Lakes Road is rocky, high clearance 2WD with both up and downhill. Caribou Road is gravel and possibly washboarded, with a constant climb to the west. County Road 130 is paved and fairly flat, since the main elevation change is on the 4WD road.. Popular road for mountain biking. FDR 505, 128J, 116J. The north end is off the Rainbow Lakes Road, one mile before the campground. In the middle it passes the old mining townsite of Caribou, at the end of gravel County Road 128 (Caribou Road) out of Nederland. The south end is at County Road 130 near Eldora. Please share your pictures, coordinates, GPS trace files or comments about this road.
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