A 120-foot waterfall within Mountain Bridge Wilderness, reached via a 4.4-mile strenuous hike rated as advanced.
Jones Gap State Park admission: $6 adults, $3.75 SC seniors, $3.50 children 6-15, under 5 free; trailhead registration required
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Rainbow Falls is a 120-foot waterfall reached via a 4.4-mile round-trip hike in Jones Gap State Park within the Mountain Bridge Wilderness. Although the trail’s individual difficulty rating is listed as strenuous, the park classifies all trails in the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area as advanced hiking trails, meaning they require solid hiking experience and preparedness.
The round-trip hike is 4.4 miles, so plan for several hours of trekking. Dogs are welcome on the trail. Keep in mind that all trails in the Mountain Bridge Wilderness close 1 hour before sunset daily, so plan your start time accordingly to ensure you finish before dark.
Admission to Jones Gap State Park is $6 for adults, $3.75 for South Carolina seniors, $3.50 for children ages 6–15, and free for children under 5. Trailhead registration is required. This waterfall is best approached by experienced hikers who are comfortable with challenging terrain and extended time in the wilderness. Check the official park website before your visit to confirm trail conditions and sunset times.
Spring through fall; trails close 1 hour before sunset daily.
If you're new to hiking or prefer easier trails; all Mountain Bridge Wilderness trails are classified as advanced hiking trails.
Jones Gap State Park admission: $6 adults, $3.75 SC seniors, $3.50 children 6-15, under 5 free; trailhead registration required
Via a 4.4-mile round-trip trail rated strenuous by the managing agency.
Yes, per the managing agency's own page — but check current leash rules before you go.
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southcarolinaparks.com
Checked southcarolinaparks.com/jones-gap/things-to-do and /jones-gap (2026-09-04); trail listed as 2.2 miles (one-way) to the falls, doubled for round trip. 'All trails regardless of difficulty rating are considered advanced hiking trails' per official page. Closure check: 'All official trails in The Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area are now open'; trails close 1 hour before sunset daily.
Checked September 2026.