Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Falls Trail
Moderate

Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Falls Trail

Sapphire, North Carolina

3.9 mi

Distance

1,050 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 41m

Est. Time

0.0

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About This Trail

The Horsepasture River has good camping and outstanding views of 4 large waterfalls. The trail should start on a moderate grade downhill. The impressive Rainbow Falls is just a few hundred yards down stream. Extreme caution should be used when viewing the falls from the top as every year someone is killed or seriously hurt in this area. The trail is not marked, but you can keep the river on your right and tent there. You can hear the water of Turtleback Falls after about 1/2 mile. This is a great place to swim. The Stair Step Falls are just downstream. Go back to the parking lot.

Trail Details

Out & Back

Route Type

Dirt

Surface

Dogs Allowed (Leash Required)

Dog Policy

Yes

Kid Friendly

No

Permit Required

Elevation Profile

Min:779 ft
Max:898 ft
320 ft
320 ft
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