2026 Plunge Waterfalls in the US

442 ft (134.7 m)0.5 mi · Easy

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Akaka Falls

Hawaiʻi County, HI

Akaka Falls is a 442-foot plunge waterfall in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, reached by an easy walk over 0.5 miles.

365 ft (111.3 m)2 mi · Moderate

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Bridal Veil Falls

San Miguel County, CO

Bridal Veil Falls is a 365-foot plunge waterfall in San Miguel County, Colorado, reached by a moderate hike over 2 miles.

256 ft (78.0 m)2.4 mi · Moderate

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Fall Creek Falls

Van Buren County, TN

Fall Creek Falls is a 256-foot plunge waterfall in Van Buren County, Tennessee, reached by a moderate hike over 2.4 miles.

73 ft (22.3 m)0.5 mi · Easy

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Falling Waters Falls

Washington County, FL

Falling Waters Falls is a 73-foot plunge waterfall in Washington County, Florida, reached by an easy walk over 0.5 miles.

50 ft (15.2 m)1 mi · Easy

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Hamilton Pool Waterfall

Travis County, TX

Hamilton Pool Waterfall is a 50-foot plunge waterfall in Travis County, Texas, reached by an easy walk over 1 miles.

100 ft (30.5 m)10 mi · Strenuous

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Havasu Falls

Coconino County, AZ

Havasu Falls is a 100-foot plunge waterfall in Coconino County, Arizona, reached by a strenuous backcountry trek over 10 miles.

209 ft (63.7 m)5.5 mi · Strenuous

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Hemmed-In-Hollow Falls

Newton County, AR

Hemmed-In-Hollow Falls is a 209-foot plunge waterfall in Newton County, Arkansas, reached by a strenuous backcountry trek over 5.5 miles.

308 ft (93.9 m)1.5 mi · Moderate

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Lower Falls of the Yellowstone

Park County, WY

Lower Falls of the Yellowstone is a 308-foot plunge waterfall in Park County, Wyoming, reached by a moderate hike over 1.5 miles.

90 ft (27.4 m)1.7 mi · Moderate

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Moxie Falls

Somerset County, ME

Moxie Falls is a 90-foot plunge waterfall in Somerset County, Maine, reached by a moderate hike over 1.7 miles.

198 ft (60.4 m)0.7 mi · Easy

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Palouse Falls

Franklin County, WA

Palouse Falls is a 198-foot plunge waterfall in Franklin County, Washington, reached by an easy walk over 0.7 miles.

145 ft (44.2 m)1 mi · Easy

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Ruby Falls

Hamilton County, TN

Ruby Falls is a 145-foot plunge waterfall in Hamilton County, Tennessee, reached by an easy walk over 1 miles.

63 ft (19.2 m)1.4 mi · Easy

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Smith Falls

Cherry County, NE

Smith Falls is a 63-foot plunge waterfall in Cherry County, Nebraska, reached by an easy walk over 1.4 miles.

80 ft (24.4 m)1.5 mi · Easy

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Spearfish Falls

Lawrence County, SD

Spearfish Falls is a 80-foot plunge waterfall in Lawrence County, South Dakota, reached by an easy walk over 1.5 miles.

215 ft (65.5 m)1.9 mi · Easy

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Taughannock Falls

Tompkins County, NY

Taughannock Falls is a 215-foot plunge waterfall in Tompkins County, New York, reached by an easy walk over 1.9 miles.