Outdoors NearbyRainbow Falls
Rainbow Falls is a waterfall in California, about 7 miles from Mammoth Lakes. OpenStreetMap lists it as about 98 feet (30 m) high. Nearby you can also see Lower Rainbow Falls.
| Location | Near Mammoth Lakes, California Directions |
|---|---|
| Nearest trailhead | Rainbow Falls Trailhead, about 0.9 mi from the falls straight-line distance to Rainbow Falls; the trail itself is longer Directions to the trailhead |
| Height | about 98 ft (30 m) |
Location and details from OpenStreetMap. Water levels rise quickly after rain upstream, so keep away from the edge.
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More waterfalls nearby
- Lower Rainbow Falls 26 ft · near Mammoth Lakes · 1 mi Directions
- Reds Creek Falls 39 ft · near Mammoth Lakes · 1 mi · trailhead 0.5 mi Directions
- Upper Crater Creek Falls 190 ft · near Mammoth Lakes · 1 mi Directions
- Minarets Falls near Mammoth Lakes · 3 mi · trailhead 0.9 mi Directions
- Twin Falls 154 ft · near Mammoth Lakes · 4 mi · trailhead 0.6 mi Directions
- Mammoth Creek Falls 39 ft · near Mammoth Lakes · 5 mi · trailhead 0.8 mi Directions
- Horsetail Falls near Mammoth Lakes · 11 mi · trailhead 0.8 mi Directions
- Granite Creek Falls near Mammoth Lakes · 12 mi Directions
Frequently asked questions
Where is Rainbow Falls located?
In California, about 7 miles from Mammoth Lakes, at 37.6019, -119.0840. From Mammoth Lakes, follow the directions link and look for the nearest trailhead.
Where is the trailhead for Rainbow Falls?
The closest trailhead on the map is Rainbow Falls Trailhead, about 0.9 miles from Rainbow Falls in a straight line. The land manager for Rainbow Falls can tell you the exact trail length.
How tall is Rainbow Falls?
About 98 feet (30 meters), according to OpenStreetMap.
What other waterfalls are near Rainbow Falls?
Lower Rainbow Falls (1 mi), Reds Creek Falls (1 mi), Upper Crater Creek Falls (1 mi) and Minarets Falls (3 mi).