Rainbow Falls
New York · 98-foot drop · Tug Hill State Forest · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Rainbow Falls is a waterfall in Lewis County, New York. It drops roughly 98 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Falls (this page) | — | 98 ft | — | — | Free |
| Cascade Falls | 2 mi | 13 ft | — | — | Free |
| Burrville Cider Mill Falls | 7 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Talcott Falls | 8 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Butternut Falls | 9 mi | — | — | — | — |
| High Falls | 10 mi | — | — | — | — |
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Questions visitors ask about Rainbow Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
How tall is Rainbow Falls?
Rainbow Falls is 98 feet (30 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Rainbow Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Rainbow Falls is inside Tug Hill State Forest. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Is there a fee to visit Rainbow Falls?
No entrance fee. Tug Hill State Forest is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Rainbow Falls from a major city?
Rainbow Falls is 8 miles from Adams Center (about 12 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
43.8314, -75.8327
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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