However, one of California's most spectacular waterfalls is tucked away in the under-visited northeastern part of the state ... park entrance. Alternatively, you can take the Falls Loop Trail ...

Others highlight the intricate banyan trees located at the top of the trail stairs as reasons to visit. To reach the free state park and access Rainbow Falls from downtown Hilo, take Waianuenue ...

The Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, a nearly 6-mile-long, one-way loop road, offers spectacular mountain scenery and access to two of the region's most popular waterfalls: Rainbow Falls and ...