Rainbow Lake Wilderness is a quiet and beautiful corner of Prentice Cooper State Forest, perfect if you enjoy moments of solitude in nature. The surrounding trails can be rocky, leading you through dense forest and past a few small streams, with Rainbow Lake itself offering a lovely spot to pause. Trails are lightly marked and can be overgrown, so having your Komoot map downloaded can be helpful.

Matthew

August 2, 2023

Running

Rainbow Lake is surrounded by trees, and views of the actual lake are hard to come by. That being said, there are a few views on the northern side of the lake where there are breaks in the trees. This spot is close to the dam and offers a great view of the lake and waterfall created at the damming area.

Marcus

August 7, 2023

Hiking

Nice to cool down at a hot summer day in Tennessee

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1. Edward's Point Trail

3.85km

01:06

60m

140m

Hike the easy 2.4-mile Edward's Point Trail in Prentice Cooper State Forest for views of the Tennessee River Gorge and Julia Falls.

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2. Rainbow Lake Wilderness loop from Signal Mountain

6.36km

01:50

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Rainbow Falls – Rainbow Lake Wilderness loop from Signal Point Park

11.5km

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290m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Signal Mountain, Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States

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Rainbow Lake Wilderness

1. Edward's Point Trail

2. Rainbow Lake Wilderness loop from Signal Mountain

3. Rainbow Falls – Rainbow Lake Wilderness loop from Signal Point Park

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