Rainbow Falls

Rainbow Falls is a beauty. Its combination of height and power are almost unmatched (save for Linville and Whitewater falls). The falls is know for its rainbows, which can be seen in the ample mist they produce. The falls are located on Nantahala National Forest property, but accessed from Gorges State Park's Grassy Ridge access. The moderate, 1.5 mile Rainbow Falls trail leads to the falls from below.