Oregon
Multnomah Falls
¼-mile hike to the bridge
See both waterfall drops from below, or follow the paved trail up to Benson Bridge. The hike to the top is a separate, longer outing.
Find a walk that fits.
2,747 waterfall visits in 48 states and Puerto Rico have researched details: the approach, the terrain, and where to start. Choose a state to compare its visits, or start with the six below. Some routes have closures or unresolved details; read the individual guide before travelling.
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- Alabama20
- Alaska23
- Arizona22
- Arkansas156
- California216
- Colorado61
- Connecticut64
- Florida1
- Georgia46
- Hawaii31
- Idaho31
- Illinois18
- Indiana14
- Iowa2
- Kansas6
- Kentucky25
- Maine52
- Maryland12
- Massachusetts27
- Michigan79
- Minnesota48
- Mississippi1
- Missouri9
- Montana53
- Nebraska3
- Nevada5
- New Hampshire85
- New Jersey21
- New Mexico7
- New York189
- North Carolina411
- North Dakota1
- Ohio49
- Oklahoma7
- Oregon195
- Pennsylvania108
- Puerto Rico12
- Rhode Island4
- South Carolina97
- South Dakota4
- Tennessee98
- Texas16
- Utah51
- Vermont23
- Virginia35
- Washington218
- West Virginia14
- Wisconsin31
- Wyoming46
Start with these
Six visits that show what a guide covers. A short walk can still have steep steps.
Oregon
Latourell Falls
Short base walk; 2-mile loop option
A short walk beneath the historic highway bridge reaches the base of the lower falls. Choose the loop only if you want a longer walk through the forest.
California
Lower Yosemite Fall
1-mile loop
This paved loop visits the base of the lower fall. It is a different route from the much longer hike to Upper Yosemite Fall.
Ohio
Brandywine Falls
Short boardwalk access
Take the short path to the upper boardwalk for a view of the falls. The 1.5-mile gorge loop is an optional longer walk, not the distance needed to see the waterfall.
North Carolina
Mingo Falls
¼-mile hike with 161 steep steps
The walk is short, but the 161 steep steps are the main consideration. A wooden bridge provides the waterfall view at the top of the approach.
Washington
Snoqualmie Falls
About 200 ft from the paid lot
Choose the upper viewing platform for a short visit. The trail down to the lower deck is a separate, steep walk with a 250 ft drop and a climb back up.