30 of North America's Most Incredible Waterfalls
Whether you have to hike for miles with a 40lb pack or simply pull off the side of the road, exploring an amazing waterfall is always a rewarding experience. Check out our collection of the continent's most incredible waterfalls and start making plans to cross them off your bucket list.
1. Burney Falls
129 ft | California | Learn more.
2. Ponytail Falls
176 ft | Oregon | Learn more.
3. Upper Gold Creek Falls
400 ft | British Columbia | Learn more.
4. Gorton Creek Falls
149 ft | Oregon | Learn more.
5. Falling Spring Falls
80 ft | Virginia | Learn more.
6. Havasu Falls
100 ft | Arizona | Learn more.
7. Cascada el Aguacero
246 ft | Chiapas, Mexico | Learn more.
8. Brandywine Falls
229 ft | British Columbia | Learn more.
9. Miners Falls
40 ft | Michigan | Learn more.
10. Mesa Falls
114 ft | Idaho | Learn more.
11. Bridalveil Falls
118 ft | Oregon | Learn more.
12. Kaaterskill Falls
260 ft | New York | Learn more.
13. Yosemite Falls
2,425 ft (Upper, Middle, and Lower) | California | Learn more.
14. Kakwa Falls
98 ft | Alberta | Learn more.
15. Minnehaha Falls
53 ft | Minnesota | Learn more.
16. Marion Falls
Oregon | Learn more.
17. McWay Falls
80 ft | California | Learn more.
18. Hanging Lake
50 ft | Colorado | Learn more.
19. Latourell Falls
249 ft | Oregon | Learn more.
20. Calf Creek Falls
126 ft | Utah | Learn more.
21. Salt Creek Falls
286 ft | Oregon | Learn more.
22. Snoqualmie Falls
482 ft | Washington | Learn more.
23. Fall Creek Falls
60 ft | Idaho | Learn more.
24. Turner Falls
77 ft | Oklahoma | Learn more.
25. Multnomah Falls
620 ft | Oregon | Learn more.
26. Palouse Falls
768 ft | Washington | Learn more.
27. Crabtree Falls
1,200 ft | Virginia | Learn more.
28. Upper Whitewater Falls
411 ft | North Carolina | Learn more.
29. Gorman Falls
65 ft | Texas | Learn more.
30. Grand Canyon Falls, Yellowstone NP
308 feet | Wyoming | Learn more.
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