Rainbow Falls (Jones Gap) waterfall art
Stylized illustration, not a photo — the real place looks different (and that’s half the fun).
Strenuous hike

Rainbow Falls (Jones Gap)

Near Marietta, South Carolina

Height100 ft
AccessStrenuous hike
Trail5 mi round trip
Best seasonSpring & fall

Rainbow Falls (Jones Gap) is a 100-ft waterfall near Marietta, South Carolina, with strenuous hike access (5 mi round trip). a powerful upcountry fall reached through Jones Gap. 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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