Rainbow Falls (Plymouth)
Plymouth · Plymouth Area
Rainbow Falls is a Plymouth-area cascade on the Newton Trail corridor with a shaded approach and a compact rocky drop.
Key facts
Swimming
Not recommended i…
Access
Wooded trail approach
Parking
Limited
Current conditions
Trip profile
Difficulty
Reward
Risk
Good fit, skip, and before you go
Good fit
Visitors planning a Rainbow Falls (Plymouth) stop
Photographers and waterfall-focused day trips
People comfortable around slick granite and cold water
Skip
Heavy rain has recently spiked water levels
You need lifeguarded swimming conditions
You are not prepared for uneven, wet footing
Before you go
- Check recent flow before committing to streamside ledges.
- Use caution on wet rock and keep children close.
- Respect signs, closures, and private property boundaries.
- Pack out trash and leave the corridor cleaner than you found it.
- Cold mountain water and slick footing are common here.