Use caution — current conditions warrant extra care
Access road to Rainbow Falls (Roaring Fork) seasonal Nov-April. Trail itself has Mon-Thu maintenance closures through 2026 hiking season; accessible Fri-Sun and federal holidays. Treat as Caution (partial/seasonal access). Source: https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/temproadclose.htm Quote: Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail seasonal April 17 - November 29 in 2026; Rainbow Falls Trail closed Monday-Thursday weekly for maintenance from early May through mid-November. Check forecasts, dress for the conditions, and turn back if anything feels off.
Status updated 05/24/2026
5.6 mi
Distance
1,499 ft
Elev. Gain
4h
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Generated from trail dataFrom Wikipedia
Source: Wikipedia — text licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Verify trail conditions and seasonal closures with the managing agency before you go.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
Updated 3 weeks ago
Access road to Rainbow Falls (Roaring Fork) seasonal Nov-April. Trail itself has Mon-Thu maintenance closures through 2026 hiking season; accessible Fri-Sun and federal holidays. Treat as Caution (partial/seasonal access). Source: https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/temproadclose.htm Quote: Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail seasonal April 17 - November 29 in 2026; Rainbow Falls Trail closed Monday-Thursday weekly for maintenance from early May through mid-November.
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Hazards & Warnings
Trail Details
- No dogs
- Kid-friendly
- Route Type
- Out & Back
- Surface
- Rock
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
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- Agency source page
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- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
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- Operator:865-436-1200
- Address:107 Park Headquarters Road · Gatlinburg, TN · 37738
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