Rainbow Falls (Manitou Springs, Colorado) facts for kids
Location | El Paso County, Colorado, USA |
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Type | Single |
Total height | 45 feet (14 m) |
Height of longest drop | 45 feet (14 m) |
Number of drops | 1 |
Watercourse | Fountain Creek |
Rainbow Falls (informally known as Graffiti Falls) is a waterfall located on Fountain Creek in Manitou Springs, Colorado. The falls are known for the large amount of graffiti painted on the canyon walls and bridge overpass. The falls' plunge is located beneath a bridge that links Manitou Avenue to Highway 24.
The trailhead to the falls is located on a 180-degree bend on Serpentine Drive, about 1⁄2 mile (0.80 km) off of Highway 24 across from the entrance to the Cave of the Winds. The falls were closed in 2013 for improvement from the El Paso County Parks Department, but have since reopened with a concrete walkway that snakes along the river.
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