Moderate hike
Rainbow Falls (Gorges)
Near Sapphire, North Carolina
Height150 ft
AccessModerate hike
Trail3 mi round trip
Best seasonSpring & fall
Rainbow Falls (Gorges) is a 150-ft waterfall near Sapphire, North Carolina, with moderate hike access (3 mi round trip). a misty, rainbow-throwing fall in Gorges State Park. Best season: Spring & fall.
This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead or access point before navigating. Flow varies with season and recent rain. Check conditions, water levels, and any permit or reservation rules before you go, and never climb on slick rock at the lip of a fall.
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