Waterfalls in Alaska
We list 45 named waterfalls in Alaska, with the most near Valdez (4), Haines (4) and Juneau (3). The tallest mapped one is Kvasnikoff Falls at about 699 feet.
Near Valdez 4
- Anderson Falls Directions
- Bridalveil Falls Directions
- Horsetail Falls Directions
- Rudleston Falls Directions
Near Haines 4
- Lower Reid Falls Directions
- McKinley Falls Directions
- Pitchfork Falls Directions
- Upper Reid Falls Directions
Near Juneau 3
- Nugget Falls 377 ft Directions
- AJ Falls Directions
- Ebner Falls Directions
Near Chitina 3
- Cheshnina Falls Directions
- Liberty Falls Directions
- Whiting Falls Directions
Near Akiak 3
- Golden Gate Falls Directions
- Lower Falls Directions
- Upper Falls Directions
Near Girdwood 3
- Mystery Falls Directions
- Thunder Gorge Waterfall Directions
- Virgin Creek Falls Directions
Near Sitka 2
- Bear Mountain Waterfall Directions
- Indian River Falls Directions
Near Karluk 2
- Wolverine Falls Directions
- Fulton Falls Directions
Near Homer 2
- Jakolof Falls Directions
- Tutka Falls Directions
Near Sterling 2
- Russian River Falls Directions
- Juneau Falls Directions
Near Skagway 2
- Pine Creek Falls Directions
- Racine Falls Directions
Near King Salmon 1
Near Iliamna 1
- Chenik Falls Directions
Near Sutton-Alpine 1
- Eska Falls Directions
Near Elmendorf Air Force Base 1
- Heritage Falls Directions
Near Douglas 1
- icy falls Directions
Near Fritz Creek 1
- Kvasnikoff Falls 699 ft Directions
Near Hyder 1
- Meziadin Fishway Directions
Near Anchorage 1
- Niagara Falls 10 ft Directions
Near Wrangell 1
- Rainbow Falls Directions
Near Fort Greely 1
- Rapid Falls Directions
Near Butte 1
- Serenity Falls Directions
Near Craig 1
- Silver Salmon Falls Directions
Near Eagle River 1
Near Port Alsworth 1
- Tanalian Falls Directions
Near Knik-Fairview 1
- Thunder Bird Falls Directions
Data from OpenStreetMap. Many Alaska falls are on public land; some are private, so respect posted signs. 38 smaller or less documented falls are listed with directions only.
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Waterfalls in other states
Frequently asked questions
Where are the best waterfalls in Alaska?
The most waterfalls in our data are near Valdez (4), Haines (4) and Juneau (3). Among the tallest are Kvasnikoff Falls (699 ft), Nugget Falls (377 ft) and Niagara Falls (10 ft).
What is the tallest waterfall in Alaska?
Of the waterfalls with a mapped height, Kvasnikoff Falls near Fritz Creek is the tallest at about 699 feet. Height data in Alaska is incomplete; treat this as the tallest we know of.