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Drift Falls via Rainbow Falls Trail

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3.9 mi
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2 hrs 4 min
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388 ft
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Frank Erk 5 years, 10 months ago
Rainbow Falls 5/2/19 10:52:36 AM
Hiking at Gorges State Park to Rainbow Falls. Great weather but wind and mist in your face from viewing area across from the falls. Rainbow seen in 1 photo;-)
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Jason G. 8 years, 7 months ago
Rainbow Falls Trail Pisgah National Forest,NC
ONEWAY Trail(Out & Back) 3.5m.Total(Moderate Rough) Area-Gorges State Park, NC Views-Waterfall, River Highest Elevation-2920ft
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ahab5899 1 week, 6 days ago
Rainbow Falls hike. NC.
was paused for most of the return trip.
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sameckstroth 10 years, 9 months ago
Track (6/7/14, 8:31:43AM)
Rainbow Falls. Gorges State Park
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