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Rainbow Falls, Minnewaska State Park Preserve

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Rainbow Falls, Minnewaska State Park Preserve

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Rainbow Falls, Minnewaska State Park Preserve

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    January 24, 2025

    Hiking

    Rainbow Falls drops abruptly and dramatically off the rock shelf above the trail. It is best to come when there is lots of snowmelt or after heavy rain; if it has been a dry week then you might not see more than a trickle of water over the cliffs.

    May 31, 2022

    Hiking

    This is a really beautiful waterfall. Highlight of the hike!

    December 10, 2025

    Hiking

    Rainbow Falls puts on a spectacular show when fed by snowmelt or heavy rains. Their flow can vary dramatically: after a dry spell, they sometimes dwindle to a mere trickle, but during the wet seasons, ezpass-wv.com
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    Elevation 530 m

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    Location: Ulster County, New York, United States

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