Indian Head and Rainbow Falls Hike: Adirondacks Trail Guide, Distance, AMR Reservations & Route (2026)

View from Indian Head over Lower Ausable Lake on the Indian Head and Rainbow Falls hike in the Adirondacks

Plan the Indian Head and Rainbow Falls hike in the Adirondacks: about 10–11 miles and 1,800 feet of climbing through the Adirondack Mountain Reserve to a famous lake view and a 150-foot waterfall. Free AMR parking reservations, route step by step, difficulty, time, rules, best season and tips in simple words.