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Short walks, waterfall viewpoints, and the details that help you choose where to go.

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4,543 mapped waterfalls across 48 states and Puerto Rico.

Lower Latourell Falls, Oregon.
Lower Latourell Falls, Oregon.
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Latourell Falls, Oregon

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2747 places with researched visit details. A short walk can still have steep steps.

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The walk matters.

A map pin shows where the waterfall is. It does not tell you how to reach a viewpoint.

  • Start in the right place

    Use the visitor entrance or trailhead, not directions to the waterfall itself.

  • Look beyond the distance

    Mingo Falls has 161 steep steps. Snoqualmie's upper viewpoint is about 200 ft from its paid lot.

  • Check the water and access

    Lower Yosemite Fall is often dry in late summer. Park notices can also change a visit.

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A little farther on foot

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Mapped waterfalls within 30 straight-line miles. These counts do not confirm public access.

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