Best Waterfalls in Alaska: 12 Local Favorites & Hidden Gems
By Lisa Sammons|Published April 09, 2024
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Lisa Sammons
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Lisa loves animals and has dogs, rats, cats, guinea pigs, and snakes. She is passionate about animal rescue and live music - traveling across the country to see a favorite band is a pretty regular occurrence! Being out hiking in the woods enjoying the scenery with her beloved dogs is another favorite hobby, and also checking out the Pokemon Go scene in whatever city she happens to be in at any given time (coffee and dog leash in hand). You can reach Lisa at lsammons@onlyinyourstate.com
Practically all of Alaska is a natural wonder, if you ask us, and compiling a list of bucket-list attractions within The Last Frontier is certainly not an easy task. Our state is teeming with beauty, whether you love the epic scenery of our mountain ranges or our countless miles of hiking trails. One thing that pretty much any nature lover can agree on is that there are some remarkably stunning Alaskan waterfalls. Next time you find yourself Googling “waterfalls near me,” here are a few that you might want to check out:
First off, a caveat: there are dozens of named waterfalls in Alaska, but some of the very tallest cascades are not easily reachable. In this section, we’ve done our best to pick out some of the more towering waterfalls that can still be reached (or at least seen) by a typical hiker. If you’re looking to find the biggest waterfalls in Alaska, here are some of the best:
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Best Waterfall Hikes In Alaska
Hiking, especially out here in Alaska, can be pretty tough. The terrain is difficult, and it’s certainly not for everyone! However, even the most ardent of couch potatoes has to admit there’s something about a waterfall hike that leaves you completely satisfied and feeling like all of the effort was worth it. If you’re looking to check out some of the best waterfall trails in Alaska, make sure to visit our friends at AllTrails for photos and trail maps, plus reviews of some of the state’s most popular hikes.
We love a good long trek through the woods, but we realize it’s not for everyone. Some of us might be out of shape, or not particularly active, and many are wheelchair users or out with little ones in strollers. Fortunately, there are some wonderful accessible waterfalls in Alaska that require little (sometimes no!) hiking. These are perfect when you’re looking for an easy-breezy natural wonder that won’t take all day.
Best Waterfalls Near Anchorage
As the largest city in Alaska, Anchorage has quite a few residents and visitors. While many of the tourists are attracted to the city’s rich culture and man-made attractions, there’s still plenty of nature to be found near the City of Lights and Flowers. Check out a few of our favorite waterfalls near Anchorage, AK:
Wow! I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to get out and explore! How many of these Alaskan waterfalls have you seen in person?
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