- Elevation, modelled
- 885 m
- Tallest summit within 13.9 miles
- South Sister3,158.5 m · 11.6 mi
- Nearest byway
- McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass2.1 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:56local time
- Coordinates
- 44.1313, -122.0004
Rainbow Falls is a waterfall in Oregon, at a modelled 885 m. South Sister stands 3,159 m to the east, 12 miles off. The nearest named place is Proxy Falls, a waterfall 4.2 miles away. McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass passes 2.1 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 13.9 miles of Rainbow Falls. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Sister | E 99° | 3,158.5 m | 11.6 mi |
| North Sister | ENE 78° | 3,075 m | 11.6 mi |
| Middle Sister | E 84° | 3,064 m | 10.8 mi |
| Hodge Crest | E 100° | 3,060 m | 11.9 mi |
| Little Brother | ENE 72° | 2,380.5 m | 10.6 mi |
| Collier Cone | ENE 70° | 2,296 m | 11.4 mi |
| The Husband | E 92° | 2,293 m | 7.1 mi |
| Devils Hill | ESE 116° | 2,157.984 m | 13.3 mi |
- 2.1 mi off the McKenzie Pass-Santiam PassNational
- 4.7 mi off the West CascadesNational
- 13.3 mi off the Cascade LakesNational
- 18.9 mi off the Over the Rivers and Through the Woods
Overlooks nearby
- Three Sisters Viewpoint · 12 mi
- Koosah Falls Viewpoint · 15 mi
- Sahalie Falls Viewpoint · 15 mi
- Windy Point · 16 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Taylor Castle: 4.4 mi
- Horsepasture Mountain: 4.5 mi
- Deer Butte: 4.8 mi
- Lamb Butte: 4.9 mi
- Proxy Point: 4.9 mi
Waterfalls: 22
- Proxy Falls: 4.2 mi
- Upper Proxy Falls: 4.4 mi
- Linton Falls: 6.1 mi
- Indian Hole Falls: 7.2 mi
- Horse Creek: 7.9 mi
Attractions: 6
- Terwilliger (Cougar) Hot Springs: 12.3 mi
- Crockett Lodge: 16.8 mi
- Clear Lake Resort: 16.8 mi
- Constitution Grove: 18.3 mi
- Little Cultus Lake Boat Ramp: 23.8 mi
Hot springs: 1
- Bigelow Hot Spring: 8.0 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:12 | 18:42 | 19:21 |
| June solstice | 05:25 | 20:11 | 20:56 |
| September equinox | 06:56 | 18:29 | 19:07 |
| December solstice | 07:41 | 15:45 | 16:33 |
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