How long is Rainbow Falls (Smokies)?

5.4 miles, out & back, with about 1,700 feet of elevation gain — roughly 2 hr 39 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Rainbow Falls (Smokies)?

It's rated Hard. an 80-ft fall on the way up Mount LeConte

Hard

Tennessee

Distance5.4 mi

Est. time~2 hr 39 min

Elevation gain↗ 1,700 ft

RouteOut & back

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

an 80-ft fall on the way up Mount LeConte.

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