While hikers can travel Rainbow Falls Trail for its full 6.7 miles to Mount Le Conte, most opt for the 5.6-mile out-and-back hike to its namesake waterfall. Rainbow Falls cascades 80 feet ...

Complete with waterfalls, suspension bridges, and panoramic views, this trail has the best view of the Tennessee River Gorge.

Rainbow Falls doesn't require a long hike and can easily be a quick, 15-minute stop. Located at Wailuku River State Park and flanked by intricate banyan trees, the 80-foot Rainbow Falls is a ...