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The Top 18 Waterfalls in Alaska

However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 18

beautiful waterfalls to choose from in Alaska. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!

Last updated: November 4, 2025

Nugget Falls Trail

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This trail is the easiest, most direct route to get close to Nugget Falls; it is paved, and considered ADA accessible.

The ADA-accessible/paved trail ends short of the falls, but …

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Thunderbird Falls Trail

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The Thunderbird Falls trail takes you through a lovel birch forest by the side of the Eagle River to the impressive Thunderbird Falls. It's a relatively easy hike, with just …

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Russian River Falls Bear Viewing

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Instead of spending thousands of dollars on a polluting flight to Brooks River Falls with other exploited tourists in Katmai Nat'l Pk, to see grizzly bears fishing salmon simply take …

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Thunderbird Falls

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Thunderbird falls is a (60-meter) (200 ft) wall of water that drops spectacularly in front of a wide viewing platform. The access trail is just 1.6 kilometers (1 mi) long …

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Thunder Bird Creek Trail

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This section to the river is a bit steeper. Unfortunately, one can arrive at the end, only guess the waterfall from the land side.

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Brooks Falls

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The two-tiered Brooks Falls viewing platform is the most popular place to be in Katmai National Park, because it offers great overlooks of the biggest and most dominant bears fishing …

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Worthington Glacier Waterfall

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This is about as far as you'd want to go on the sometimes steep, unstable and unofficial gravel "path" that parallels the glacier. You do get some amazing views here, …

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Ebner Falls

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You can probably guess how Gold Creek got its name. But the history behind Ebner Falls — this picturesque waterfall in Gold Creek, which you can see from an overlook …

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McHugh Creek Picnic Area

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The recreation area here is home to parking (at a cost), a picnic area and facilities. If you fancy a really quick amble, there's a lovely 6-meter (20 ft) waterfall …

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Campground overlook of Juneau Creek Falls

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You can see Juneau Creek Falls from either side of the creek, although which viewpoint is best can vary from year to year. You'll have to walk past the campground …

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Nugget Falls Trail

Thunderbird Falls Trail

Russian River Falls Bear Viewing

Thunderbird Falls

Thunder Bird Creek Trail

Brooks Falls

Worthington Glacier Waterfall

Ebner Falls

McHugh Creek Picnic Area

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