The waterfall is located about 2.7 miles from the. These trails are part of the Grass River Wild Forest, a 54,000-acre collection of public forest preserves located in the towns of Clare, Clifton, Colton and Fine in St. Rainbow Falls Trail is one of the 6 trails leading to Mount LeConte its also one of the most popular.
To see the others, check the "Related Trails" section on this page just under the map. Rainbow Falls is one of many spectacular waterfalls and hikes open to the public along Tooley Brook Road. Powerful, fast-moving water and wet, slippery rocks are dangerous features of any waterfall - exercise caution while hiking or swimming near the falls. Once onto the island, the trail continues for 100 feet and then ends at the far side where the Grass River thunders over the gorgeous 25-foot drop of Rainbow Falls. The trail crosses onto the island via a narrow wooden footbridge over the deep crevice of the side channel. After only 0.2 miles, the trail reaches a narrow side channel of the Grass River that forms a small island in the river near the falls. Within a few hundred feet, the trail passes into denser forest and narrows to a footpath. Once back onto the main trail, you can continue west to Signal Point for beautiful views of the TN River or head back to Rainbow Lake trailhead.The Rainbow Falls Trail begins as a wide former tote road, closed to vehicle traffic by the row of boulders place near its junction with Tooley Pond Road. Upon arriving at the falls, hang that hammock, bask in the refreshing mist coming off the falls, shoot some photos or enjoy a snack before heading back up to the trail. Ropes have been set up between trees which are very helpful getting down to the falls. It is a steep cliff and the trail is unmaintained, so each step must be taken with caution. Just because this is the easiest way down does not mean it is an easy trek, especially if the trail is muddy. There are multiple ways down to the falls, but the western-most path, or the one furthest from the trailhead, is the easiest of the bunch. As of October 2015, the trail to the falls was marked by a green rope wrapped around a tree (but do not rely solely on this marker). Once you get to another small, rustic bridge (this time, you WILL cross it), you are just a few minutes walk away from the path to the falls. Jump onto the bridge and grab those Instagram-worthy shots, but do not cross it! You are going to stay on the current side of the creek to follow the white trail blazes towards Signal Point for a little less than a mile. If you decide to continue on your way to Rainbow Falls or Signal Point, you'll head down creek until you hit the Signal Mountain swinging bridge. In the summer, you'll find that many hikers swim in this area. When arriving at the lake, you'll find an area to rest, eat lunch, take pictures, or explore the dam. The hike from the Rainbow Lake Trailhead to Rainbow Lake is casual and great for first time hikers. Albeit a bit daunting, especially if there has been recent rain, the path from Rainbow Lake Trail down to Rainbow Falls is a rewarding trek for those capable. Most Rainbow Lake Trail hikers have seen or heard the majestic Rainbow Falls, but fewer have ventured down the treacherous path to the falls themselves. The hike to Rainbow Falls is located less than 10 miles from downtown Chattanooga and can provide easy access to Signal Point for sweeping views of the Tennessee River gorge. Explore this 80-foot high, hidden waterfall that produces a mist rainbow visible on sunny afternoons.
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