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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

Near Haines 4

Near Juneau 3

Near Chitina 3

Near Akiak 3

Near Girdwood 3

Near Sitka 2

Near Karluk 2

Near Homer 2

Near Sterling 2

Near Skagway 2

Near King Salmon 1

Near Iliamna 1

Near Sutton-Alpine 1

Near Elmendorf Air Force Base 1

Near Douglas 1

Near Fritz Creek 1

Near Hyder 1

Near Anchorage 1

Near Wrangell 1

Near Fort Greely 1

Near Butte 1

Near Craig 1

Near Eagle River 1

Near Port Alsworth 1

Near Knik-Fairview 1

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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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.