Gorges State Park is a stunning natural oasis located at 976 Grassy Ridge Road in Sapphire, North Carolina. This park is a popular tourist attraction, …See more
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Mar 1, 2023
The ranger was quite helpful, and the ranger station has several interesting and informative displays. Believe the trail map when it tells you that the trail to Rainbow Falls is strenuous. Full review by I6338PHjims
Nov 11, 2022
Time for some exercise. It's a medium challenging walk in the woods. Up, across and down and plenty of it. Rainbow Falls is at the end beautiful. There's another waterfall just a short, easy walk fur… Full review by Bill E
Oct 9, 2022
Rainbow Falls path was quite a hike! We are healthy adults that do not hike and this was difficult in our opinion, but well worth it!! OMG it was gorgeous! So glad we made it. We didn't climb to t… Full review by susieriis
How far from parking lot to falls with difficulty walking.
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It’s listed as a strenuous hike on the information at the visitors center. Probably more like moderate. It’s about 2 miles to the falls and then two miles back. I’m not a hiker and was able …
It’s listed as a strenuous hike on the information at the visitors center. Probably more like moderate. It’s about 2 miles to the falls and then two miles back. I’m not a hiker and was able to do it though I was tired and sweaty by the time I got to the falls. Well worth it. Cooled off at the falls and better on the way out. Significant inclines and even some stairs at times made for some heavy breathing but these were intermittent so doable. Lots of flat areas too. Two areas of crossing shallow water by stepping across rocks.
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