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Rainbow Falls Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The Rainbow Falls Trail offers a breathtaking experience with its lush, forested pathways leading to the stunning Rainbow Falls, known for its impressive 80-foot drop. Along the hike, visitors can enjoy views of LeConte Creek, several picturesque footbridges, and vibrant wildflowers in spring. This moderately challenging route rewards hikers not only with the beauty of the waterfall but also with the option to continue on to the summit of Mount LeConte, providing panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. #Hiking #Waterfall #Forest #River #Nature

  • Distance: 5.4 mi
  • Elevation gain: 1,916 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 4,314 ft
  • Elevation loss: 1,942 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 2,602 ft
  • Moving time: 2 h 12 m
  • Moving speed: 2.4 mph
  • Maximum speed: 5.8 mph
  • Total time: 2 h 44 m
  • Global speed: 2.0 mph

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Name: Rainbow Falls Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Rainbow Falls, Bull Head Parking A, Cherokee Orchard Road, Sevier County, East Tennessee, Tennessee, United States (35.67538 -83.48594)

End: Cherokee Orchard Road, Sevier County, East Tennessee, Tennessee, United States (35.67576 -83.48588)

Coordinates: 35.66070 -83.48658 35.67576 -83.46411

Topography: Sevier County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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Rainbow Falls

United States > Tennessee > Sevier County

Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Le Conte Creek. #Hiking #Waterfall #River #Mountain #Forest #Nature

Distance: 5.2 mi • Elevation gain: 1,932 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,347 ft

Great Smoky Mountains Appalachian Trail

United States > North Carolina > Clay County

Hike through Great Smoky Mountains along Appalachian Trail via Standing Indian, Ridgepole Mountain, Yellow Bald, Wine Spring Bald, Copper Ridge Bald, Cheoah Bald, Wauchecha Bald, Fontana Dam, Thunderhead Mountain, Clingmans Dome, Mount Kephart and Mount Guyot. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Lake

Distance: 144.0 mi • Elevation gain: 29,111 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,604 ft