Sep 21, 2019 · Rainbow Falls is exceptionally beautiful. This enormous waterfall tumbles down a towering, near-vertical cliff in the Nantahala National Forest near Gorges State Park. Framed by a lush forest and a steep, wildflower-covered meadow, the waterfall tumbles into a deep pool littered with giant boulders.

Aug 22, 2024 · Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Falls in Pisgah National Forest (PNF) are two of the best waterfalls in North Carolina. To reach them, as well as Hidden Falls, you’ll need to start your hike on the Rainbow Falls Trail from Gorges State Park near Asheville and …

Located in Western North Carolina partially on Gorges State Park and partially on Nantahala National Forest, Rainbow Falls offers breathtaking views, especially when sunlight creates rainbows in the mist at the bottom of the falls.

Rainbow Falls Trail located in Gorges State Park, NC is a rally nice deep woods hike, that begins in Gorges State Park and ends in Pisgah National Forest at either Rainbow Falls or Turtleback Falls. The hike is rated strenuous, not due to the length, but due to …

Rainbow Falls is one of the biggest and most scenic falls in the region. An excellent 3-mile round trip hike takes you there, accessible from the newly expanded Gorges State Park access area.

Get to know this 3.9-mile out-and-back trail near Sapphire, North Carolina. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 55 min to complete.

Rainbow Falls is one of the most spectacular waterfall settings in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. This 150-ft. tall waterfall is impressive, especially after rainy weather that swells the Horsepasture River.

May 1, 2025 · This magical sight can be seen at Rainbow Falls in Gorges State Park, one of the best Western North Carolina waterfall hikes. Gorges State Park is located on the Blue Ridge Escarpment, where the mountains end and the Piedmont begins.

Gorges State Park is North Carolina's westernmost State Park and home to some of the most rugged and variable scenery in the state. Some two dozen waterfalls cascade through its deep, rocky gorges and access to much of the park is difficult at best.

Apr 25, 2025 · BRMTG Co-Founder Mary Gabbett at Rainbow Falls Rainbow Falls Trail (Strenuous, 3.0 Miles) In our opinion this is one of the most beautiful North Carolina Waterfalls, not to mention our favorite hiking trail in Gorges State Park.