Photo: Chad Madden chadmadden · CC0Rainbow Falls
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A punchbowl on Middle Creek.
The details
- Type
- Punchbowl
- Watercourse
- Middle Creek
- Coordinates
- 35.12711, -85.3656
About Rainbow Falls
Rainbow Falls is a 40-foot punchbowl in Tennessee, on Middle Creek.
It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.
Plungeworthy rates Rainbow Falls 6.8/10 — worth a detour. 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 40 feet, in Tennessee.
Where is Rainbow Falls?
Rainbow Falls is a waterfall in Tennessee, at 35.12711, -85.3656.
Is Rainbow Falls worth visiting?
Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 6.8/10.
Gear for the trip
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