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7.5/ 10
NORTH CAROLINA · WATERFALL · 35.44911, -82.2563

Rainbow Falls

Worth the drive

Is it plungeworthy?

80feet tall

A tiered.

Scale46/60
Documentation15/20
Character14/20

The details

Type
Tiered
Coordinates
35.44911, -82.2563
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About Rainbow Falls

Rainbow Falls is a 80-foot tiered in North Carolina.

It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.

Plungeworthy rates Rainbow Falls 7.5/10 — worth the drive. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.

Where it is

Before you go

The pin marks the feature, not a trailhead or a legal route in. Some sit on private land or need a real hike, and conditions change with season and rain. Check local access, don't trespass, and never enter water — hot or cold — where it isn't safe.

Common questions

How tall is Rainbow Falls?

Rainbow Falls drops about 80 feet, in North Carolina.

Where is Rainbow Falls?

Rainbow Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina, at 35.44911, -82.2563.

Is Rainbow Falls worth visiting?

Worth the drive — Plungeworthy rates it 7.5/10.

Gear for the trip

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