Rainbow Falls - Member Hike

Hike Name:	Rainbow Falls
Country:	United States
State:	South Carolina
Nearby Town:	Marietta, SC
Rating:
Directions:	From Greenville, drive northwest on US 276 to the junction with SC 11. Drive on SC 11 approximately 1.4 miles past the junction, turn right onto River Falls Road (Greenville County S-23-97), follow the signs. After approx 5 miles, River Falls Road dead-ends at the park. From Wahalla, take SC 11 north for 42 miles. Turn left on River Falls Road.
Total Hike Distance:	5.20 miles
Hike Difficulty:	Difficult
Permit Required:	No
Hike Type:	In & Out, Backtrack Hike
Hike Starts/Ends:	Jones Gap State Park
Trails Used:	blue-blazed Jones Gap Trail. red-blazed Rainbow Falls Trail.
Backcountry Campsites:	Yes
Backcountry Water Sources:	Streams
Management:	State Park Service
Contact Information:	Jones Gap State Park 303 Jones Gap RD Marietta,SC 29661 Phone: (864) 836-3647 Fax: (864) 836-3647 Park Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (extended to 9pm during Daylight Savings Time)
Best Season:	Spring, Fall
Users:	Hikers
Road Conditions:	Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads
Hike Summary:	To reach Rainbow Falls, take the blue-blazed Jones Gap Trail for approx .85 miles. Turn right on the red-blazed Rainbow Falls trail and cross the Saluda River. Over the next 1.5 miles the trail gains over 1000 feet of elevation with some sections of steps cut in rocks and wood steps in others.