It is easy to stay on track as the trail zig-zags around. You will come to a sign that says ‘Rainbow Falls Trail – Recreational Trail’. Scenic view into the valley Wooden bridge over the creek Twentyone Mile CreekĪfter the bridge, you’ll come to the top of Rainbow Falls, where you have a different perspective on the falls than before.įrom the top of the falls, the trail climbs uphill. After a minute or two, you’ll come to the wooden bridge which will take you over Twentyone Mile Creek.Ĭross the bridge, which gives you a nice view of the powerful creek.
You will double back, with the creek now on your left. But you’ll see a marked sign for the Flank Trail which directs you off the road down to a single-track trail. The road will come to an end, and there will be a fence.
Keep walking, and a view of the valley will open to your right. The trail here is flat, and you will come to a point where you notice a wooden pedestrian bridge over the creek. Again, the creek is down on your right through the trees. It is another 1.5 kilometers from this point back to the parking lot.Īt this point, you’ll be walking on a wide, gravel road. Instead, go right, where the sign says you can take the Flank Trail. There’s a service road here and the Rainbow Lake Trail splits off to the left (marked for 7 km). Walk up that trail for a few minutes and you will come to a gated building that says “Welcome to Whistler’s water supply area”. Rainbow Fallsīetween the first detour lookout (lower falls) and Rainbow Falls itself, there’s a trail that splits sharply up a hill. However, Twentyone Mile Creek is strong enough that Rainbow Falls is great to see even in the late summer.įrom the falls, you can head straight back to your car if you want, but making a loop by taking the Flank Trail is much more interesting and not much further.
#Rainbow falls full
With most waterfalls, spring is the best time to view them in full glory. Rainbow Falls is unique, in that it is actually two converging waterfalls. Soon, you will reach Rainbow Falls itself.
You will walk another 200 metres or so along the trail that hugs the bank of the creek. A smaller, hidden waterfall below Rainbow Falls The powerful Twentyone Mile CreekĬheck out the small falls along the detour, then head back to the main trail. You can go right here to detour towards a smaller waterfall that lies below Rainbow Falls along the creek. There are tiny orange markers in the trees, but even without them, the trail is easy to follow. You will continue to hear the rushing water of Twentyone Mile Creek below. The trail is marked by orange flagging and the creek will still be on your right. You’ll notice some felled trees here, but the trail continues to the right along the road. Rainbow Lake Trailhead The start of the Rainbow Loop Trail The scenic forestĪfter half a kilometer or about ten minutes, you will pass by a forest service road on your left. The trail zig-zags its way along and continues to climb gently. The trail begins climbing uphill slightly, into the forest. You’ll be walking upstream, with a steep embankment to your right. Twentyone Mile Creek is running on your right and can be seen through the trees. In a tree, there is also a 688 m elevation marker. As you start the trail, there’s a zero kilometer marker.
#Rainbow falls free
The start of the Rainbow Falls Trail is well-groomed and free of debris. Walk past the sign and into the forest, along the Rainbow Lake Trail. The Rainbow Lake Trail starts at the parking area off Alta Lake Road, which has room for about 16 cars ( directions).Īt the trailhead, there is a sign with information on the trails in this area.
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