How long is Rainbow Falls (Jones Gap)?

4.4 miles, out & back, with about 1,500 feet of elevation gain — roughly 2 hr 13 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Rainbow Falls (Jones Gap)?

It's rated Hard. a steep climb to a powerful 100-ft upcountry fall

Hard

South Carolina

Distance4.4 mi

Est. time~2 hr 13 min

Elevation gain↗ 1,500 ft

RouteOut & back

Illustrative elevation profile — open in Apple Maps for the live trail map & precise profile.

a steep climb to a powerful 100-ft upcountry fall.

Check conditions, permits, and weather before you go — trails close, and mountain weather turns fast.