Rainbow Falls Trail Smokies
Great Smoky Mountains
hard · 5.4 mi · +1700 ft · ~3h 45m · 1h 20m from downtown
Features: waterfall, 80 feet, Smokies
Rainbow Falls Trail Smokies is a hard 5.4-mile hike in Great Smoky Mountains, about 1h 20m from downtown Asheville. Plan on 3h 45m with 1,700 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Steep trail to an 80-foot waterfall en route to Mt. LeConte.
Trailhead
35.6489, -83.4078
Make a day of it
- Tennessee Cider Company (Breweries, ★ 4.8) — 7.4 mi from the trailhead
- Native Brews Tap & Grill (Restaurants, ★ 4.4) — 11.7 mi from the trailhead
- The Rice Wagon Cherokee (Restaurants, ★ 4.9) — 11.8 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Rainbow Falls Trail Smokies take?
About 3h 45m for the 5.4-mile hike, with 1,700 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Rainbow Falls Trail Smokies?
It's rated hard: 5.4 miles with 1,700 ft of climbing.
How far is Rainbow Falls Trail Smokies from Asheville?
About 1h 20m by car from downtown Asheville, in Great Smoky Mountains.
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- Flat Creek Trail: moderate · 5.2 mi · +600 ft · ~2h 15m · 1h 10m from downtown · Dog friendly
- Mouse Creek Falls: moderate · 4 mi · +600 ft · ~2h · 1h 10m from downtown · Dog friendly
- Deep Creek Loop: moderate · 4.4 mi · +500 ft · ~2h · 1h 15m from downtown · Dog friendly
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