Rainbow Mountain has a classic North Carolina foothills summit. Tucked away in the trees, you can still gain views of the surrounding ridgelines. This is a great, quiet peak for a snack break.

Anna B.

December 29, 2019

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Place to sit for a picnic.

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1. Rainbow Mountain Trail

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Hike the difficult Rainbow Mountain Trail, a 0.6-mile route in Montreat with 699 feet of elevation gain, taking about 44 minutes.

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2. Lookout and Rainbow Mountain Loop

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Hike the moderate 4.9-mile Lookout and Rainbow Mountain Loop, gaining 1444 feet, to explore rocky terrain and see Balance Rock.

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3. Lookout Mountain Summit – Walden's Rock loop from Montreat

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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