How long is the hike to Rainbow Falls Colorado?

0.2 mile
Trail Snapshot: Rainbow Falls in Colorado Springs

Hike Distance	0.2 mile Round Trip
Elevation Gain	Approx +40′
Seasons	Year Round, but best in Spring
Dogs	Allowed On Leash
Denver Drive Time	1 hr 20 min

Where do you park for Rainbow Falls Colorado?

Rainbow Falls can be located from US Hwy 24 – exit south on Cave of the Winds Road; follow Serpentine Drive to the first hairpin turn; the parking area is on the west side of the road.

How long is Rainbow Falls Trail Smoky Mountains?

5.4 miles
Trail Notes: The roundtrip distance to the waterfall is 5.4 miles and the hike is generally considered moderate in difficulty. However due to the length, elevation gain, and rocky terrain in sections of the trail, some visitors may rate the hike as difficult. It takes about 3-5 hours to hike to the waterfall and back.

Is Rainbow Falls open in Mammoth?

The Falls is accessible when the Monument is open. The Monument operates seasonally, typically from mid-June through mid-October. During operating season it is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

How long is the Grotto Falls hike?

2.6 miles
Trail Notes: The roundtrip distance to the waterfall is 2.6 miles and the hike is generally considered moderate in difficulty. It takes about 2-3 hours to hike to the waterfall and back. Carry drinking water with you. Portions of this trail are rocky-sturdy hiking shoes are recommended.

How long does it take to hike Rainbow Falls at Jones Gap?

It’s a 2.5 mile hike to the base of the waterfall and the hike gains over 1200′ in elevation which could make this a strenuous hike for those not in that great of shape. If you pack a lunch and take time to enjoy the hike and waterfall, you could make this a 4-5 hour adventure.

How do you get to the bottom of the Rainbow Falls?

the walk to devil postpile is really short. you can walk down to the bottom of rainbow falls, must do its worth the extra time to go to the lower falls beyond the rain bow falls. at this falls, you can literally sit on the rock at the top of the fall and have water pass on both sides of you.

Is Cripple Creek worth the drive?

We like to go to Cripple Creek about 4 -5 times per year. The drive is beautiful and it is fun to gamble for a few hours. We also like the nostalgia of an 1800’s mining town. Never really plan to win at gambling, so we bring a limit to spend.

Can you see Pikes Peak from Cripple Creek?

The View From Here Some have described the Pikes Peak summit as the “gateway to heaven.” Pause, inhale, look around and take it all in. Both the Collegiate and Sangre de Cristo mountain ranges catch your gaze as well as the mining town of Cripple Creek and on a clear day you may even see the skyscrapers of Denver.

How difficult is the Grotto Falls hike?

Trail Notes: The roundtrip distance to the waterfall is 2.6 miles and the hike is generally considered moderate in difficulty. It takes about 2-3 hours to hike to the waterfall and back. Carry drinking water with you. Portions of this trail are rocky-sturdy hiking shoes are recommended.

How tall is Rainbow Falls Jones Gap?

80-100′
Rainbow Falls in upstate South Carolina is a gorgeous 80-100′ free falling waterfall on Cox Camp Creek. In past years the only access to this waterfall was by way of a steep trail from Camp Greenville at the NC/SC border south of Brevard, NC. A few years back, a new trail was constructed from Jones Gap State Park.

Is Rainbow Falls Mammoth open?