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Tongass National Forest

The Top 6 Waterfalls in Tongass National Forest

However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 6

beautiful waterfalls to choose from in Tongass National Forest. 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: October 7, 2025

Nugget Falls Trail

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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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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The maintained Granite Creek Trail ends after a couple of lovely waterfalls, although you can follow faint footpaths to explore the alpine bowl you find yourself in. You might see …

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The Salmon Creek Trail starts with a brief, steep uphill along a road, eventually transitioning to a narrow track that roughly follows Salmon Creek upstream. Watch for lovely cascades as …

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By some estimates, the trail to Rainbow Falls has more than 700 stairs. Feel free to count — but you'll probably have more fun enjoying the lush, Jurassic Park-like rainforest growth all around you.

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