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Rainbow Falls – Rainbow Lake Wilderness loop from Signal Point Park

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Rainbow Falls – Rainbow Lake Wilderness loop from Signal Point Park

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Rainbow Falls – Rainbow Lake Wilderness loop from Signal Point Park

03:30

11.5km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

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Prentice Cooper State Forest

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Start point

Parking

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43 m

View of the Tennessee River from Signal Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Signal Point was a key location from which Union forces relayed information from within the city to the outside world during the Siege of Chattanooga. There is a good view of the Tennessee River below.

Tip by

737 m

Cumberland Trail View Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

This viewpoint offers panoramic views of Edwards Point and the Tennessee River Valley. From the rocky outcrop, you can see the forest-covered mountains surrounding the valley. Take a moment to pause and enjoy the view.

Tip by

1.49 km

Rainbow Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Rainbow Falls is a short (and worthwhile) side trip off of Signal Point Trail. There are some steep steps going down to the view area that aren't the most runnable. …

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4.20 km

View of the Tennessee River Gorge from Edwards Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Edwards Point is an awesome lookout off the side of Signal Point Trail. There is a rocky outcropping that offers views of the Tennessee River below and the Signal Mountain valley down to Chattanooga.

Tip by

9.15 km

Rainbow Lake Wilderness

Highlight • Lake

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 …

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11.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

281 m

Surfaces

6.62 km

4.40 km

449 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Monday 27 July

34°C

22°C

26 %

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Rainbow Falls – Rainbow Lake Wilderness loop from Signal Point Park

View of the Tennessee River from Signal Point

Cumberland Trail View Point

Rainbow Falls

View of the Tennessee River Gorge from Edwards Point

Rainbow Lake Wilderness

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