Outdoors NearbyWaterfalls near Alta, WY
12 named waterfalls have Alta, WY as their nearest town, the tallest mapped one being Lower Colonnade Falls at about 66 feet. Polar Bear is the closest, about 16 miles out.
- Lower Colonnade Falls 66 ft Directions
- Iris Falls 46 ft Directions
- Upper Colonnade Falls 36 ft Directions
- Bechler Falls 16 ft · trailhead 1.7 mi Directions
- Polar Bear 7 ft Directions
- Terraced Falls Directions
- Union Falls Directions
- Cascade Acres trailhead 1.2 mi Directions
- Cascade Creek Falls trailhead 0.1 mi Directions
- Cave Falls Directions
- Ouzel Falls Directions
- Wahhi Falls Directions
More waterfalls within 25 miles
- Union Falls near Alta · 2 mi Directions
- Terraced Falls near Alta · 4 mi Directions
- Lower Colonnade Falls 66 ft · near Alta · 4 mi Directions
- Upper Colonnade Falls 36 ft · near Alta · 4 mi Directions
- Iris Falls 46 ft · near Alta · 4 mi Directions
- Cascade Acres near Alta · 4 mi · trailhead 1.2 mi Directions
- Ouzel Falls near Alta · 4 mi Directions
- Cave Falls near Alta · 5 mi Directions
- Cascade Creek Falls near Alta · 5 mi · trailhead 0.1 mi Directions
- Bechler Falls 16 ft · near Alta · 5 mi · trailhead 1.7 mi Directions
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Frequently asked questions
What waterfalls are near Alta, WY?
Lower Colonnade Falls, Iris Falls, Upper Colonnade Falls, Bechler Falls, Polar Bear and Terraced Falls and 6 more. Each has a directions link on this page.
What is the tallest waterfall near Alta?
Of those with a mapped height, Lower Colonnade Falls at about 66 feet.
What other waterfalls are within driving distance of Alta?
Within about 25 miles: Union Falls near Alta, Terraced Falls near Alta, Lower Colonnade Falls near Alta and Upper Colonnade Falls near Alta.