Rainbow Falls

based on 52 tracks & routes #34 hike out of 614 in
3.0 mi
Distance
1 hrs 12 min
Time
terrain
1,891 ft
Elev Gain

Overview

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



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    3 years, 7 months ago
    4.5 stars. Great hike with a gradual incline the whole way up. Stream on your side in the beginning and two minor falls on the way to rainbow falls which, while fairly dry of late, wasn’t the most voluminous falls in the park but beautiful none the less. Some rocks and tree roots along the way but overall a great hike - even with the gnats in the lower middle section. Perfect hike to finish smoking my bags after three previous days hiking
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    6 years, 9 months 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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    6 years, 10 months ago
    Easy hike and worth the trek to the end of the trail. Roughly 80’ waterfall with excellent picture opportunities.
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RareSwamp5655 9 years, 3 months ago
Rainbow Falls, GSMNP, TN
https://www.dwhike.com/Hikes-in-the-South/Great-Smoky-Mountains-Hikes/Rainbow-Falls-Great-Smoky-Mountains-TN/
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EasyHat5890 6 years, 10 months ago
Rainbow Falls
Beautiful Waterfall roughly 80’ tall at the end of the trail
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The Viking 5 months ago
Great Smoky Mountains National Park - TN East Hike
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/21350417115
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FullPath5758 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Great Smoky Mountains National Park - TN East Hike
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/21195412047
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Bryson Drummonds 6 years, 11 months ago
Rainbow Falls Death March
Be prepared for a 1600' ascent.
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alexandratorrijos11 1 year, 4 months ago
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Fueron 5.9 millas
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