Rainbow Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 100 ft high | South Carolina
5 mi round trip
Route line not shown. The 5 mi distance for this hike is verified (sctrails.net), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Rainbow Falls
Rainbow Falls is a waterfall in South Carolina, about 100 feet high, on land managed by Jones Gap State Park. Its height is from sctrails.net.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Rainbow Falls Trail: 5 miles round trip, from Jones Gap State Park. Distance from sctrails.net.
Before You Go
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Jones Gap State Park for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Rainbow Falls?
The Rainbow Falls Trail to Rainbow Falls is 5 miles round trip.
Where does the Rainbow Falls hike start?
It starts from Jones Gap State Park.
How tall is Rainbow Falls?
Rainbow Falls is about 100 feet high.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Rainbow Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- sctrails.net
- Distance
- sctrails.net
- Falls height
- sctrails.net
- Falls location
- worldwaterfalldatabase.com
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Rainbow Falls.