Rainbow Falls, Natural waterfall in Manitou Springs, Colorado, US
Rainbow Falls is a waterfall in Manitou Springs, Colorado that drops along Fountain Creek. The water cascades over rock formations and pools beneath the Highway 24 Bridge.
The site held importance for people living in the region long before modern development. The surrounding infrastructure evolved throughout the 20th century as the area was developed.
The Ute Indian tribe regarded Rainbow Falls as a sacred location before the arrival of modern infrastructure and development in the area.
Access is via a hiking trail from the parking area near Cave of the Winds. The area is walkable year-round, though drier weather provides safer conditions for visiting.
The canyon walls surrounding the falls are covered with graffiti artwork, giving the location an unexpected artistic character. This has led some people to call it Graffiti Falls instead.
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