Rainbow Falls Trail NC (Gorges State Park) – Strenuous Hike Near Sapphire

Trail Overview

Rainbow Falls, at Gorges State Park near Sapphire, NC, is a strenuous, hiking-only trail — a different waterfall from the better-known Rainbow Falls in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It a hiking-only trail to Rainbow Falls, within the Wild & Scenic river corridor of Gorges State Park.

Where It Is

Grassy Ridge Access & Visitor Center, 976 Grassy Ridge Road, Sapphire, NC 28774.

Good to Know

Always check current trail, parking, and access conditions with the managing agency before you go — conditions can change with weather and season.

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