Rainbow Falls Trail
Rainbow Falls Trail
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Denys C
Stephenville, تكساس14 مساهمة
العائلة • مارس 2023
Nice wooded pathway that is well traveled. No shortage of folks going up and down so no fear of getting lost….BUT- you either need to be young, in pretty good shape, or plan on taking 2 1/2 to 3 hours to get to the top and an hour and a half to two to get back down. Combine that with the “pre-hike “that most of us will have just to get to the trail head. We parked 0.75 miles away and walked straight, uphill from our parking spot. Then uphill for another 2 hours….
And the rainbow falls?? One word: under-freaking-whelming. Not my favorite trail in the smoky mountains at all.
And the rainbow falls?? One word: under-freaking-whelming. Not my favorite trail in the smoky mountains at all.
كُتب بتاريخ 13 مارس 2023
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iowacityia
iowa city, ia1,620 مساهمة
أكتوبر 2022
My wife and I started our hike around 0930hrs. Traffic was quite busy by then, and we ended up parking just off to the side of the one way road, Cherokee Orchard Rd. And this was just shy of the 2nd rainbow falls parking lot. We walked back to the first parking lot and started our hike there. We use the AllTrails app during our hikes. This had it at 2.6 miles one way. And the trail up for us was not too busy, with us getting a late start. But then we started to see the people that did the out and back, and were on their way back. Coming back down, it got pretty busy again with people heading up. We liked the hike. It was not easy. We hike with trekking poles, and they came in very handy for this hike. Again, we like the hike, and the falls, but this certainly was not our favorite. We have been spoiled with some awesome waterfall hikes on this trip, and this one was not as impressive to us. But I would hike it again. And we did see a bear.
كُتب بتاريخ 23 أكتوبر 2022
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J8041JYrickc
Kenton, Ohio3 مساهمات
العائلة • سبتمبر 2022
2.6 mile hike up to the falls was amazing. Only regret was not having my hiking boots. Moderate to High level of hiking skill needed and not recommended for those with health or heart conditions. Was my favorite part of the Smokies!
كُتب بتاريخ 8 سبتمبر 2022
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SharonfromPotomac
Potomac, Maryland206 مساهمات
يوليو 2022
WOW! What an amazing and challenging hike! Bring lots of water, take rests. The falls are beautiful, but getting to the falls is also a beautiful and challenging journey!
كُتب بتاريخ 24 يوليو 2022
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Vanessa S
Euless, تكساس40 مساهمة
يوليو 2022
Get here early. We were at the trailhead on a Monday at 6:30 am and there were already 4 cars in the parking lot, which services Grotto Falls trailhead and Rainbow Falls trailhead. When we got back at 10:15 even the overflow lot and road parking were full. My apple watch showed that I completed 78 flights of stairs on this hike and that was the first 2.5 miles. All down hill back to the car for 5.2 mile finish. Very nice hike with water flowing first part of trail then with elevation gain you get more stellar views through the tree line. Neat waterfall that you are able to walk behind if you are careful. Look for Salamanders. Take plenty of water and be prepared to take multiple breaks if you are not in shape for this elevation gain of 1800 feet.
كُتب بتاريخ 23 يوليو 2022
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Frances D
Princeton, نيو جيرسي91 مساهمة
العائلة • يوليو 2022
I hiked the trail with my son. We waited for a thunderstorm to pass before we started it. The creek waters were fast and furious due to the rain. We made good progress, spotted a bear at one point, but it walked away from us. Then we got to the foot log that spans the creek. It’s a narrow surface to walk on, and there’s only one handrail, with about 6 uprights spaced wide apart. The uprights make it difficult, if not impossible, to choose straddling the log as a safer way to get across. Anyway, it’s not a surface you can afford to lose your balance on, especially on the side with no handrail! You fall in that creek, it’s game over. Like the NPS Hiking Safety guide says, when crossing streams safely, your best option may be turning back and that’s exactly what we did. Never got to see Rainbow Falls but I’m alive to write this and that sounds like a win to me!
Toured Anakeesta two days later and enjoyed the fabulous aerial walkway with safe rope bridges that you can hold onto with both hands.
Toured Anakeesta two days later and enjoyed the fabulous aerial walkway with safe rope bridges that you can hold onto with both hands.
كُتب بتاريخ 10 يوليو 2022
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SeriousJesster
Cincinnati, Ohio30 مساهمة
العائلة • يوليو 2022
When I read this trail was “rocky”, I thought, “Ok, I don’t mind climbing.” No. No. No. This is a trail covered with nothing but loose rocks. Not pebbles, but foot size rocks on top of other foot sized rocks. This is like walking on legos, uphill, with vegetation smacking you in the face regularly. Very few openings with great views.
The shady path did help keep us cooler on the hot June day, but we will never, ever do this trail again. We do not mind long, challenging hikes, but we do prefer some type of nature wow factor. The waterfall was not worth it. It was more of a small stream running weakly over slabs. This just was not worth the effort.
We have hiked Alum Cave Trail to LeConte Lodge 3 times and that is a wonderful hike. We do have a goal of taking all routes up to the top of LeConte, but we hope the others are not as dreadful as Rainbow Falls.
The shady path did help keep us cooler on the hot June day, but we will never, ever do this trail again. We do not mind long, challenging hikes, but we do prefer some type of nature wow factor. The waterfall was not worth it. It was more of a small stream running weakly over slabs. This just was not worth the effort.
We have hiked Alum Cave Trail to LeConte Lodge 3 times and that is a wonderful hike. We do have a goal of taking all routes up to the top of LeConte, but we hope the others are not as dreadful as Rainbow Falls.
كُتب بتاريخ 8 يوليو 2022
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graceison
Sylvania, Ohio44 مساهمة
العائلة • يونيو 2022
This was a great hike. It was definitely tough for my 11 year old. I loved the hike and would say it was challenging for our family, but if I’d been alone or just with my 16 year old I would have been just fine. The falls are beautiful and we got an excellent workout walking this trail.
كُتب بتاريخ 11 يونيو 2022
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Trek578470
24 مساهمة
زوجان • يونيو 2021
This was the first trail I have done in the Smokey Mountains. Not a terribly difficult trail and I am no where near an experienced hiker. I would say the only downside to this trail was that it was a fairly busy trail. The waterfall was a little underwhelming, it is pretty small. The pictures make it look much bigger. Over all a nice trail though
كُتب بتاريخ 27 مايو 2022
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Todd Stiles
مساهمة
زوجان • مايو 2022
Seeing 2.7 miles we thought it was worth a try. Both in decent shape but this hike is a tough hike. Rocky ground with plenty of twists on the trail. Great views but it will take at least 2 hours up and 1 hour down. Be prepared but enjoy.
كُتب بتاريخ 24 مايو 2022
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Travel_Addict_Cyprus
ميتشجان1,051 مساهمة
Hi, our family of 4 adults (experienced hikers) will be visiting the Smoky Mountains over Christmas break. We are planning to hike Rainbow Falls. For planning purposes, how long do you think it would take to complete the 5.5 miles?
(Note: I walk about 3.5 miles daily, and it takes me about 45 minutes, but not sure with the uphill how much time i should allow for this trail).
Thank you in advance!
SevenoaksSinjun
Sevenoaks, UK1,523 مساهمة
Hi - similar to yourself, I walk around 5 miles per day and when we planned the Rainbow Falls hike it did take longer than expected. It probably took us about 90 minutes up and around 60 minutes down. This was mainly because it is uphill for a lot of the hike (and of course we kept stopping to enjoy the wonderful forest that you're hiking through). We hiked here in September and so the heat also slowed us down. I'm not sure what sort of weather you can expect in this area in December so please check that the hike and the roads are safe and accessible. And have fun...!!
Are dogs allowed on the trail if on a leash?
Nemosum
30 مساهمة
No, dogs aren't allowed on any Smoky Mountains Park trails.
WadeP65
Terrytown, Louisiana58 مساهمة
What's your opinion about taking a 5-year-old on this, or part of this trail? Are there worthy stops along the way that serve as a good ending point? Or, is there a "must get to spot" at the end? 3 hours for adults = 4+ with a 5yo, I'm guessing.
Cheers,
Wade
Louisiana
tlco1
Chattanooga, Tennessee84 مساهمة
This trail starts out along a creek but then diverges into the forest with lots of switchbacks. I was just there about 3 or 4 months ago and it was our 2nd time to the falls. The first time we took the hike our youngest was 5 or 6. She made it most of the way without being carried. That being said it is a very tedious and bland hike most of the way and there really isn't much to see past the beginning until you get to the falls themselves. Also there are lots and lots of rocks and boulders you have to climb over on the way up. I would opt for Laurel Falls which is partially paved though it does get narrow with a steep drop off nearer to the top. We took our kids on that hike when they were very young and there are lots of parents with smaller kids on that hike; it's a shorter hike and the falls are much better. Have a wonderful time and welcome to Tennessee!
