Waterfall Trails by State (2026)

Falls you reach on foot, ranked by the hikers who reviewed them.

Each state list below ranks real visitor data for that state.

Waterfall Trails by State

Waterfall Trails: FAQs

What counts as a waterfall trail?

Falls you reach on foot, ranked by the hikers who reviewed them.

Which states have the most waterfall trails?

California (10), Colorado (10), Michigan (10) have the most in our directory.

Why is my state missing?

These lists are built only for states with enough rated waterfalls to rank fairly. Every waterfall in every state is still on its state page.

Other Waterfall Types

  • Hidden Gem Waterfalls: Highly rated falls that few people review: 4.6 stars or better from 75 or fewer Google reviews.
  • Historic Waterfalls: Falls with a written record: a USGS naming history, a gazetteer description or older recorded names.
  • Cascades: Named cascades: water stepping down a series of ledges rather than falling in one drop.
  • Tall Waterfalls: Falls with a recorded height of 100 feet or more in the USGS gazetteer or their Google listing.
  • Small Waterfalls: Falls with a recorded height of 25 feet or less, often easy to reach and good in any season.
  • Most Photographed Waterfalls: The falls visitors photograph and rate five stars most often.
  • Popular Waterfalls: The falls that draw the most visitors, by Google review volume.
  • Must-See Waterfalls: Five top-rated, widely visited falls per state, spread across its regions.
  • Roadside Waterfalls: Top-rated falls you can see with little or no hiking.