Jones Gap and Rainbow Falls
Moderate 6 mile out and back-style hike from Jones Gap State Park with a steady 1,000 foot climb up the Rainbow Falls trail. Expect a 2–2.5 mph pace with scenic stops at Jones Gap Falls and the Rainbow Falls ascent.
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