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Upper Rainbow Falls

Ruta de senderismo

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2,39 mi
433 ft
An ultra-popular hike to a stunning waterfall.

The hike to Rainbow Falls follows a wide, extremely popular sandy trail. Despite being located in the John Muir Wilderness Area, this short hike is an ultra-popular tourist jaunt. When you reach the overlook for Upper Rainbow Falls, you’ll see why: Rainbow Falls is a stunning 101-foot-tall cascade in a rugged rock canyon.

Bring your cameras: this waterfall is extremely photogenic! To best capture the colorful rainbow mist, try to reach the falls at midday when the sun is highest in the sky ([Source](

During peak tourist season, you’ll have to board a mandatory shuttle at the Mammoth Adventure Center in order to reach the trailhead. Personal vehicles are allowed up the road to the trailhead outside of the shuttle season.

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Written by Greg Heil
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Ruta y desnivel

Segmentos

NombreDistanciaDiferencia de desnivelPendiente media
Pacific Crest Trail Climb0,36 mi151 ft7,6 %
Pacific Crest Trail Climb0,64 mi210 ft6,2 %