This short (1.2 mile) section of the Cumberland Trail starts at Signal Point, and is marked by white blazes on trees and rocks. It descends the cliffs by a series of steep paths and stairs, then approximately follows the contours until it reaches Rainbow Lake. In places it crosses areas of broken rocks, which need careful negotiation. The overlook, which is on a dangerous clifftop, gives spectacular views over the Tennessee River and adjacent woodlands. The trail passes above Rainbow Falls, but signs warn you that the route to the falls is hazardous. From Rainbow Lake, the walker has a choice of continuing on the Cumberland Trail to Suck Creek Road , or returning to the trailhead on Ohio Avenue, either directly or via the Bee Branch trail.