Enjoy improvements at Rainbow Canyon this fall
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CODY, Wyoming — The Bureau of Land Management invites you to visit the colorful badlands of Rainbow Canyon east of Lovell to enjoy improvements made this fall by the Cody Field Office. Hikers, picnickers and photographers alike can make use of a new picnic area and bridge.
“We’ve made the new picnic area accessible to people with disabilities, including the installation of two accessible tables and charcoal grills,” said BLM Outdoor Recreation Planner Melissa Higley. “I hope people will enjoy lunch and a short walk to the breathtaking canyon overlook before winter settles in.”
In addition, the BLM installed a bridge to aid in crossing Five Springs Creek. The trail beyond is open to the public for foot travel and other non-motorized use.
Rainbow Canyon is located on public land approximately 20 miles east of Lovell in the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains. If traveling from Lovell on U.S. Highway 14A, turn south on the last road before reaching the Five Springs Falls Campground.
The picnic area and the road leading to it cross private land via an easement, so please respect private property by staying on the easement identified with signage along the road. The site is intended for day-use only and there is no trash service so please follow Leave No Trace ethics while recreating at the site.
Future plans for Rainbow Canyon include an informational kiosk, signs off the highway, and trail improvements.
The BLM appreciates your feedback on the new improvements. Please provide comments at the visitor register next to the bridge or contact the Cody Field Office at 307-578-5900 with questions or comments.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.