Rainbow Falls

Hiking to Rainbow Falls

This trail is a typical Sierra forest until it make a corner and dumps you into a surreal scene.
A forest fire swept through this area. What is left is scattered surviving trees, a lot of burnt empty shells, and the beginning of new life--little trees no more than 4 or 5 feet tall. But it was surprisingly beautiful! It felt like if we were hiking in a museum.

New redwood trees are starting to come up in some areas

A tall dead tree next to a green tree



Some trees were half way burned




A strong tall dead tree. It was scary to walk right under it, it was making noises like if it was goring to crack and fall

View from directly under the tree



A group of four horses came down the trail.

Zulita on the trail

When we got to the falls discovered why it is call Rainbow Falls,... there is a rainbow at the falls!

us and the Rainbow Falls