from Bob Cantor's National Parks Photo Gallery
| The trailhead for Rainbow Falls is just past the start of the very scenic Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. The falls can be reached in a moderate half-day of hiking. Don't let a little rain stop you, because it's hard to imagine the falls looking any more beautiful than on the misty morning when I took this photo. |
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| This early morning view was taken from a roadside overlook just a mile or so from the Sugarlands Visitor Center. |
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| You'll pass these cascades on LeConte Creek after 1.7 miles on the trail to Rainbow Falls. |
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| The Oliver Place is the first stop on the Cades Cove driving (or bicycling or walking) tour, which takes you through a restored 19th century farming community. This area is one of the park's most popular highlights. |
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| Grotto Falls is a 1.3 mile walk (one-way) with a moderate climb. It's accessed from the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. |
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Some other waterfalls in the park:
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