Rainbow Falls
Trailhead Coordinates | 35.088740, -82.951894 |
Waterfall Coordinates | 35.090687, -82.965830 |
Waterfall Height | 150 ft (45.7 m) |
Hike Distance | 3.4 mi (5.5 km) |
Elevation Gain | 1315 ft (401 m) |
Rating (out of 10) | 8 |
Rainbow Falls was one of those falls that really impresses. At 120 feet, it's hard not to. There are a couple good angles to view the falls from as well.
It sits off the main road quite a ways in the state park, and area I may eventually return to explore more. The sun had set by the time I made it back to me vehicle on this trip. The trail is well marked and well groomed, and is very easy to walk, at least until you are on your way out because it's mostly uphill. Yet another hike I have done that many will simply need to take their time.
With the falls being easily relatively accessible and being quite sizable, and with the there actually being two falls to visit (Turtleback being the other), I will rate it 8/10.