Rainbow Falls Trail
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Distance
- 5.4 mi
- Duration
- 5 hr
- Ascent
- 1617 ft
The roundtrip distance to the waterfall is 5.4 miles and the hike is generally considered moderate in difficulty. However due to the length, elevation gain, and rocky terrain in sections of the trail, some visitors may rate the hike as difficult. It takes about 3-5 hours to hike to the waterfall and back.
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