Rainbow Falls Trail - Member Hike

Hike Name: Rainbow Falls Trail
Country: United States
State: Tennessee
Nearby Town: Gatlinburg
Rating: 4 stars
Directions: Turn left at light # 8, and continue up to the Rainbow Falls Parking area. I think the road is called Orchard Creek Rd or something.
Total Hike Distance: 2.80 miles
Hike Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Permit Required: No
Hike Type: In & Out, Backtrack Hike
Hike Starts/Ends: At Trailhead
Trails Used: Rainbow Falls Trail
Backcountry Campsites: No
Backcountry Water Sources: Streams, Springs, Snow
Management: National Park Service
Contact Information: Unknown
Best Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
Users: Hikers
Road Conditions: Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads
Hike Summary: A fairly easy to moderate trail that actually proceeds all the way to the LeConte Lodge at the summit. After 2.8 miles you are rewarded with the beautiful Rainbow Falls. I lucked up when I hiked to the falls, it had been snowing the night before and was still snowing on the mountain. It was the most beautiful hike I've ever been on.

Hiker:

rockpack1980


1,500 points


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