Rainbow Falls

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3.0 mi
Distance
1 hrs 12 min
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1,891 ft
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Overview

This is a difficult one way trail to Rainbow Falls in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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    ★★★★★

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    6 days, 4 hours ago
    The hike to the falls is easy. Sometimes there is a waterfall, most of the time there is a drip. The entire trail up to LeConte is difficult with very little if any views at all. If you want great views take Alum up. If you don't want to bored coming back down take Bulls head.
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    user_profile
    1 month ago
    Easy hike and worth the trek to the end of the trail. Roughly 80’ waterfall with excellent picture opportunities.
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kbishop 1 month ago
Rainbow Falls
Beautiful Waterfall roughly 80’ tall at the end of the trail
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