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A field guide to American waterfalls

Every waterfall worth the walk.

Search 1,843 named falls across 4 states (and growing) — height, hike, swimmability and live flow, all in one clean, trustworthy place.
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Alabama
800 ft Hike Trail
Live conditions

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We pull USGS streamflow and official park alerts so you can tell peak-season thunder from a summer trickle — and dodge closures.

Peak flow Moderate Closure / hazard
Yosemite Falls
California · gauge 11266500
Peak
Tahquamenon Falls
Michigan · gauge 04045500
142 cfs
Vernal Fall
California · trail status
Mist Trail icy
Cumberland Falls
Kentucky · gauge 03404000
Strong
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Every fall is real data — height, type, hike distance, swimmability, fees — so you can compare and filter, not scroll endless blog intros.

Live flow & closures

USGS gauges and park alerts show whether a fall is thundering or dry — and whether the trail is even open today.

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