2.1 mi from the trailheadBlack River Harbor Pavilion
Campground · MI
4.8 mi out & back · 551 ft gain · 888 ft high point · Moderate · Paved
Via Potowatomi Falls, the North Country National Scenic Trail, and North Country National Scenic (2.4 mi)
In Ottawa National Forest · MI · U.S. Forest Service
The Rainbow Falls trail spans 4.8 miles out and back on paved surface with 551 feet of climb, reaching Rainbow Falls and passing three other waterfalls in Ottawa National Forest.
551 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
Campground · MI
15.3 mi one way · 1,506 ft gain · Hard
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Wed: Rain Showers · wind 5 mph E
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