Rainbow Falls Trail

Hiking Trail

Hard

5.27 mi

1,607 ft

2:24:47

The Rainbow Falls Trail is a great hike through rich woodland to a beautiful waterfall in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The trail follows an out and back route. Because of its length and sustained steep grade, most hikers consider this a hard trail. The Rainbow Falls Trail is a popular hike with Strava members visiting the park. Check out the photos from the community to get a sense of the waterfall that waits for you at the end of the trail.

Route and Elevation

Segments

Name	Distance	Elev. Diff.	Avg. Grade
Roaring Fork Rd Climb	1.54 mi	1,037 ft	12.7%
Rainbow falls up	2.50 mi	1,522 ft	11.5%
Roaring Fork Rd Climb	0.88 mi	623 ft	13.3%
Rainbow falls down	2.52 mi	-1,562 ft	-11.7%