Rainbow Falls Hike

Rainbow Falls Trail is within the National Park and is an in and out hike to the waterfall, 5.4 miles.

The hike was beautiful, with lots of interesting nature... mushrooms, flowers, trees, and rocks; moderate difficulty, 1600+ elevation change.

It was a super hot afternoon, and I was drenched with sweat. It seemed to take forever to get to the top at the waterfall, but I and my Bumble date enjoyed conversation as we climbed.

At the waterfall, we climbed up the rocks off of the trail. There was a pool like area in the creek, with one small single deep area, perfectly made for a single cold water plunge. The hole was lined with rocks, about 3 to 4 feet wide, and the same in depth. You know where I went. Then I put my head and neck under the waterfall. (This was not the big fall but one slightly lower). What a great way to cool off.

Coming down the mountain was easier, mostly because I was cooler. The heat of the day was calming down as well.

We saw no bears, thankfully, but did get a tutorial from the Park Ranger about what to do if we did meet a bear.

Nice hike, cold mountain water plunge... and first date.Read more