Rainbow Falls Trail
Rainbow Falls Trail is a 5.6-mile out-and-back foot trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee. Difficulty: moderate, estimated from distance. That is the full hike: the mapped trail line runs 13 mi because it also covers connecting trails, so it is not the length of this hike. The figure is for the Park Service's “Hike to Rainbow Falls” hike, which uses this trail.
- 2.8 mione way
- 5.6 miround trip
- 13 mimapped line (longer than the hike)
- 6,394 fthigh point
- Moderatedifficulty
From the National Park Service
Hike to Rainbow Falls
If taking this trail to Mount Le Conte , consider using Bullhead Trail in high water conditions; trail is often icy in winter Length 5.6 miles (9 km) roundtrip Parking & Trailhead Please consider a shuttle or park at Rai
Read the official NPS description
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