Rainbow Falls, Waterfall in Cascade County, Montana
Rainbow Falls on the Missouri River drops fifty feet perpendicular, creating a wide curtain of flowing water stretching across 1,320 feet.
During the 1805 exploration, Meriwether Lewis documented this waterfall, initially naming it Beautiful Cascade and later Handsome Falls.
The waterfall stands as a High Potential Historic Site on the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, marking early American exploration.
The falls overlook, accessible via Giant Springs Road, provides viewing areas with parking facilities and connection to nearby hiking trails.
Rainbow Dam, constructed in 1910, controls the water flow while maintaining visible cascades through strategically placed spillways throughout the year.
Location: Montana
Part of: Missouri River
GPS coordinates: 47.53441,-111.20380
Latest update: March 4, 2025 11:20
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