List of waterfalls
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This is a list of waterfall
s of the world by continent. See also List of waterfalls by height, List of waterfalls by flow rate and List of waterfalls by type.
Taiwan
There are hundreds of waterfalls in Oregon. Some of the more notable include:
Waterfall
A waterfall is a place where flowing water rapidly drops in elevation as it flows over a steep region or a cliff.-Formation:Waterfalls are commonly formed when a river is young. At these times the channel is often narrow and deep. When the river courses over resistant bedrock, erosion happens...
s of the world by continent. See also List of waterfalls by height, List of waterfalls by flow rate and List of waterfalls by type.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Boyoma FallsBoyoma FallsBoyoma Falls, formerly known as Stanley Falls, consists of seven cataracts, each no more than 15' high, extending over more than along a curve of the Lualaba River between the river port towns of Ubundu and Kisangani/Boyoma in the Orientale region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.At the...
(Stanley Falls) - Inga FallsInga FallsInga Falls is a rapids 40 km from Matadi in the Democratic Republic of the Congo where the Congo River drops 96 m over the course of 15 km ....
- Livingstone FallsLivingstone FallsLivingstone Falls — named for the explorer David Livingstone — are a succession of enormous rapids on the lower course of the Congo River in west equatorial Africa, downstream from Malebo Pool in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.-Description:Livingstone Falls consist of a series of rapids...
- Lofoi FallsLofoi FallsThe Lofoi Falls is a waterfall in Kundelungu National Park, Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo and is one of the largest waterfalls in Central Africa...
KwaZulu-Natal
- Howick FallsHowick FallsHowick Falls is a waterfall in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. The waterfall is approximately 95 meters in height and lies on the Umgeni River. The Zulu people called the falls KwaNogqaza, which means "Place of the Tall One"....
- Tugela FallsTugela FallsTugela Falls is the world's second highest waterfall. The total drop in five free-leaping falls is . They are located in the Drakensberg in the Royal Natal National Park in KwaZulu-Natal Province, Republic of South Africa. They are easily viewed after a heavy rain from the main travel road into...
- 947 m (3,110 ft) highest waterfall in Africa, second highest in the world. - Ncandu FallsNcandu FallsNcandu Falls is a waterfall in the Ncandu River in Northern KwaZulu Natal, in South Africa close to the town of Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal....
Mpumalanga
- Berlin FallsBerlin FallsThe Berlin Falls is a waterfall in Mpumalanga, South Africa. They are located close to God's Window and the highest waterfall in South Africa, Lisbon Falls.The falls are on the Sabine River and fall , dumping into a circular basin flanked by red cliffs....
- Bridal Veil Falls (Mpumalanga), near SabieSabieSabie is a forestry town situated on the banks of the Sabie River in Mpumalanga, South Africa. Once the Sabie River was teeming with crocodiles and the local Shangaan people dubbed it uluSaba or ...
- Lisbon Falls
- Long Tom Waterfall
- Lone Creek Falls, near SaSaSa or sa may refer to:*sa , Egyptian hieroglyph meaning 'protection'*Sa , romanisation of the Japanese kana さ and サ*Sá, a Portuguese surname*Sa or Saa language, spoken in Vanuatu*.sa, Saudi Arabia's top-level domain...
- Mac-Mac FallsMac-Mac FallsThe Mac-Mac Falls is a waterfall on the Mac-Mac River in Mpumalanga, South Africa...
- Horseshoe Falls (Mpumalanga), near SabieSabieSabie is a forestry town situated on the banks of the Sabie River in Mpumalanga, South Africa. Once the Sabie River was teeming with crocodiles and the local Shangaan people dubbed it uluSaba or ...
- Sabie Falls, near SabieSabieSabie is a forestry town situated on the banks of the Sabie River in Mpumalanga, South Africa. Once the Sabie River was teeming with crocodiles and the local Shangaan people dubbed it uluSaba or ...
Zambia
- Kalambo FallsKalambo FallsKalambo Falls on the Kalambo River is a 772ft single drop waterfall on the border of Zambia and Tanzania at the southeast end of Lake Tanganyika. The falls are some of the tallest uninterrupted falls in Africa...
- Ngonye FallsNgonye FallsThe Ngonye Falls or Sioma Falls are a waterfall on the Zambezi river in Western Zambia, near the town of Sioma and a few hundred kilometers upstream from the Victoria Falls. Situated in the southern part of Barotseland, the falls are a difficult two or three day journey from the capital, Lusaka...
- Nyambezi Falls
- Kalambo FallsKalambo FallsKalambo Falls on the Kalambo River is a 772ft single drop waterfall on the border of Zambia and Tanzania at the southeast end of Lake Tanganyika. The falls are some of the tallest uninterrupted falls in Africa...
- Jadbabaie Falls
- Fornasini Falls
- Oribuyce Falls
- Likier Falls
- Murkhana Falls
- Tarmwela Falls
- Phenyalainine Falls
- Sinha Falls
- Mattessicia Falls
- Loscalza Falls
- Dagna Falls
- Kundalila FallsKundalila FallsThe Kaombe River in Zambia falls over the lip of the Muchinga escarpment and makes an exciting waterfall near the small town of Kanona in the Serenje District.The waterfall is called Kundalila Falls which means "crying dove" in the local Bemba language....
- Lumwanga Falls
- Ntumbachi Falls
- Chimpolo Falls
- Chishimba Falls
- Chimpepe Falls
- Kabweluma Falls
- Mutumuna FallsMutumuna FallsMutumuna Falls is a wide waterfall in Zambia. It is approximately 20 meters in height.- Location and significance :It is above the Chishimba Falls and the spirit of Mutumuna is believed to reside there. The High Priest of Mutumuna makes regular offerings at the falls...
- Mumbuluma FallsMumbuluma FallsMumbuluma Falls is a set of waterfalls just outside of Mansa, Zambia in the Luapula province. The waterfalls are a national monument of Zambia.Mumbuluma Falls is made up of two waterfalls occurring in succession, an upper and lower falls....
- Kudabwika Falls
- Victoria FallsVictoria FallsThe Victoria Falls or Mosi-oa-Tunya is a waterfall located in southern Africa on the Zambezi River between the countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe.-Introduction:...
Zimbabwe
- Mutarazi FallsMutarazi FallsMutarazi Falls is a 762 m free-leaping waterfall of two delicate tiers, in the Honde Valley in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe. The falls occur at a point where the Mtarazi river flows over the edge of the eastern escarpment of Zimbabwe's highlands.The waterfall is the 17th highest in the world...
- Victoria FallsVictoria FallsThe Victoria Falls or Mosi-oa-Tunya is a waterfall located in southern Africa on the Zambezi River between the countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe.-Introduction:...
- widest in Africa and one of the widest in the world
Bangladesh
- Madhabkunda WaterfallMadhabkunda waterfall-Description:Madhabkunda is the largest waterfall in Bangladesh situated in Barlekha thana in Moulvi Bazar District, Sylhet Division. The waterfall is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Bangladesh. Lots of tourists and picnic parties come to Madhabkunda every day for their enjoyment....
- Khagrachari Waterfall
- Sitakunda Waterfall
- amham Waterfall, Moulovibazaar]
- Jadipai waterfall,Ruma,Bandarban
- Baklai waterfall,Ruma,Bandarban
China
- Detian FallsDetian FallsDetian - Ban Gioc Falls are 2 waterfalls on the Quây Sơn River or Guichun River straddling the Sino-Vietnamese border, located in the Karst hills of Daxing County in the Chongzuo prefecture of Guangxi Province, on the Chinese side, and in the district of Trung Khanh, Cao Bằng province on the...
, Karst Hills, Daxing County, ChongzuoChongzuoChongzuo is a prefecture-level city in China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It is home to one of China’s largest Zhuang populations.- Geography and climate :...
Prefecture, GuangxiGuangxiGuangxi, formerly romanized Kwangsi, is a province of southern China along its border with Vietnam. In 1958, it became the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China, a region with special privileges created specifically for the Zhuang people.Guangxi's location, in...
Province along the border with VietnamVietnamVietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –...
. - Huangguoshu FallsHuangguoshu FallsHuangguoshu Waterfall , is one of the largest waterfalls in China and East Asia located on the Baishui River in Anshun, Guizhou province. It is high and wide. The main waterfall is high and wide.-Tourism:...
(Yellow-fruit tree), AnshunAnshunAnshun is a prefecture-level city in China in the southwestern province of Guizhou where the famous Huangguoshu Waterfall is located. Within the borders of its prefecture one also finds attractions such as Long Gong Dragon Caves and the Getu River. As of 1999, it had a population of 217,215...
, GuizhouGuizhou' is a province of the People's Republic of China located in the southwestern part of the country. Its provincial capital city is Guiyang.- History :...
Province - 74 m (242.8 ft), 81 m (265.7 ft) wide - Hukou Falls (The mouth of a pot), borders ShaanxiShaanxi' is a province in the central part of Mainland China, and it includes portions of the Loess Plateau on the middle reaches of the Yellow River in addition to the Qinling Mountains across the southern part of this province...
and ShanxiShanxi' is a province in Northern China. Its one-character abbreviation is "晋" , after the state of Jin that existed here during the Spring and Autumn Period....
provinces - 50 metres (164 ft); 30 m (98.4 ft) wide; second-largest waterfall in China.
Hong Kong
- Ng Tung Chai 30 metres falls that cascades down a cliff in the Tai Mo ShanTai Mo ShanTai Mo Shan has the highest peak in Hong Kong, with an altitude of 957 m. It is located approximately at the geographical centre of the New Territories....
area - Mirror Pool Waterfall (Chiu Keng Tam Waterfall) near Tai Mei TukTai Mei TukTai Mei Tuk is a place close to the Plover Cove Reservoir in Tai Po District, New Territories, Hong Kong. It is a very popular place in Hong Kong for barbecues and cycling. There are villages and harbour nearby where many restaurants can be found...
in Plover Cove Country ParkPlover Cove Country ParkPlover Cove Country Park is a country park in Hong Kong located in the Northeastern New Territories. The original country park was established in 7 April 1978, covering 4,594 hectares of natural terrain in the administrative North District and Tai Po District...
India
- Abbey FallsAbbey FallsAbbey Falls is in Kodagu, in the Western Ghats in Karnataka, India...
- Adyanpara FallsAdyanpara FallsAdyanpara Falls is a cascading waterfall in the Kurmbalangod village of Nilambur taluk in Kerala, India....
- Athirappilly FallsAthirappilly FallsAthirappilly Falls is situated in Athirappilly panchayath in Thrissur district of Kerala, on the southwest coast of India. Located on the west-flowing Chalakudy River near the Vazhachal Forest Division and the Sholayar ranges, this 24-metre waterfall and the nearby Vazhachal Falls are popular...
- Burude Falls
- Chachai FallsChachai WaterfallChachai Falls is in Rewa district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is the 23rd highest waterfall in India.-The Falls:The Chachai Falls is on the Bihad River, a tributary of Tamsa or Tons River as it comes down from the Rewa Plateau. It has a total height of .Chachai Falls is an example of...
- Chunchanakatte FallsChunchanakatte FallsChunchanakatte Falls is a waterfall on the Kaveri River, near the village of Chunchanakatte in Mysore district, Karnataka, India. Water cascades from a height of about 20 meters. It is in the Western Ghats...
- Dudhsagar FallsDudhsagar FallsDudhsagar Falls is a tiered waterfall located on the Mandovi River in the state of Goa, India, on Goa's border with the state of Karnataka...
- Duduma Falls
- Gersoppa Falls
- Godchinamalaki FallsGodchinamalaki FallsThe Godachinmalki Falls is a waterfall located on Markandeya river in Belgaum district, Karnataka, India. It is 16 kilometers away from Gokak and 40 kilometers from Belgaum...
- Gokak FallsGokak FallsThe Gokak Falls is a waterfall located on the Ghataprabha River in Belgaum district of Karnataka, India. The waterfall is six kilometers away from Gokak...
- Hebbe FallsHebbe FallsHebbe Falls are situated about 10 km away from the famous hill station Kemmangundi in Karnataka, India. This waterfalls are inside a coffee estate and can be reached either by walk or four-wheeler....
- Hogenakal FallsHogenakal Falls-External links:***...
- Irupu FallsIrupu FallsThe Irupu Falls ಇರ್ಪು ಜಲಪಾತ are located in the Brahmagiri Range in the Kodagu district of Karnataka, India, bordering the Wayanad district of Kerala. It is a fresh water cascade and is situated at a distance of 48 km from Virajpet on the highway to Nagarhole...
- Jog FallsJog FallsJog Falls , created by the Sharavathi River falling from a height of is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India Located in Sagara, Karnataka Shimoga District of Karnataka state, these segmented falls are a major tourist attraction...
- Jonha FallsJonha FallsThe Jonha Falls is a waterfall located in Ranchi district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.-The falls:Situated at an edge of the Ranchi plateau, the Jonha Falls is an example of a hanging valley falls. The Gunga River hangs over its master stream, Raru River and forms the falls.One has to...
- Lodh FallsLodh FallsThe Lodh Falls is a waterfall in Latehar district of Palamu division in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It is the highest waterfall in Jharkhand and the 21st highest waterfall in India.-Waterfall:...
- Payarka Falls
- Rajdari Falls
- Khandadhar Falls
- Kallatti Falls
- Kiliyur FallsKiliyur FallsKiliyur Falls is a waterfall in the Shervaroyan hill range in the Eastern Ghats, Tamil nadu, India. The waters overflowing the Yercaud Lake fall into the Kiliyur Valley.-Location:...
- Kutralam Falls
- Magod FallsMagod FallsMagod Falls is a group of waterfalls in Karnataka, India, where the river Bedti falls from a height of nearly 200m in two steps.-See also:* List of waterfalls in India* List of waterfalls in India by height...
- Manikyandhara Falls
- Meenmutty Falls
- Meenvallam Falls
- Mawsmai Falls
- Mutyalamaduvu Falls
- Nohkalikai FallsNohkalikai FallsNohkalikai Falls is one of the tallest waterfalls in India. Its height is 1100 feet . The waterfall is located near Cherrapunji, one of the wettest places on Earth. Nohkalikai Falls are fed by the rainwater collected on the summit of comparatively small plateau and decrease in power during the dry...
- Sivanasamudram Falls
- Shimsha Falls
- Satoddi Falls
- Thalaiyar FallsThalaiyar FallsThalaiyar Falls, also known as Rat Tail Falls is located in the Palani Hills of Dindigul District,Tamil Nadu State, South India. It is tall and is the highest waterfall in Tamil Nadu, the third highest in India and the 267th highest in the world....
- Thoovanam Falls
- Unchalli (Lushington) Falls
- Vajrai WaterfallVajrai WaterfallThe Vajrai Waterfall is just 27kms from the Satara city. It is situated at near Sahyadri hill and Kas plateau region. The Vajrai waterfall is India’s one of tallest waterfall. It’s height around 1,840 feet ; because of that Bhambavali Village become very special...
- Varapoha FallsVarapoha FallsVajrapoha Falls is on the Mandovi River in the hilly surroundings of the Jamboti forest in the Belgaum District of Karnataka, India.-Location:...
- Vazhachal FallsVazhachal FallsVazhachal Falls is a rushing watercourse in the Chalakkudy River in the Thrissur district of Kerala, South India. It is located 36km from Chalakkudi and 5km from Athirappilly Falls...
- Vibhooti Falls
- Watehalla Falls
Indonesia
- Bantimurung Waterfall
- Curug Cilember
- Curug Sewu
- Coban Rondo Waterfall
- Grojogan Sewu waterfall
- Jumog WaterfallJumog waterfallJumog Waterfall, at Karanganyar Regency, is one of the sites included in the Indonesian tourism program, "INTANPARI" ....
- Madakaripura WaterfallMadakaripura WaterfallMadakaripura Waterfall located in Sapih village, Lombang district, East Java, Indonesia, not far from the Mount Bromo area in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. Madakaripura is a sacred visiting area comprising lines of waterfalls that reach a height of . This waterfall has a history related to...
- Sendang Gila waterfallSendang Gila waterfallSendang Gila waterfall , which attracts many thousands of Indonesian and foreign visitors annually, is Mount Rinjani national park's best known attraction. Located at about 600m above sea level, the waterfall is an easy 20 minute walk down a graded trail and steps from Senaru Village, which is the...
- SipisopisoSipisopisoThe Sipisopiso is a plunge waterfall in the Batak highlands of Sumatra. It is formed by a small underground river of the Karo plateau that hurls itself from a cave in the side of the lake Toba caldera some 120 meters down to lake level. This fact earns it the title for the highest waterfall in...
Waterfall - BhedaghatBhedaghatBhedaghat is a town and a nagar panchayat in Jabalpur district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated by the side of river Narmada and is approximately 20 km from Jabalpur city...
waterfall - GitgitGitgit WaterfallGitgit Waterfall is a waterfall on Bali, Indonesia. It is located on the north of the Southeast Asian island, not too far from Lovina and the old island capital Singaraja....
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Iran
- Abshar Doughoolo (Twin Falls)
- Atashgah Falls
- Bahram Beigy Waterfall
- Bisheh Falls
- Boll Waterfall
- Ganjnameh Waterfall
- Golestan Falls
- Lar Waterfall
- Margoon WaterfallMargoon WaterfallMargoon Waterfall is located in the Fars province of Iran near the city of Sepidan. Its name means in Persian "snake like"....
- Masoule Falls
- Semirom Falls
- Shalmash FallsShalmash FallsShalmash Falls is the name of a waterfall situated in the West Azerbaijan province of Iran....
- Shekarab waterfall
Japan
- Fukuroda FallsFukuroda Fallsare located in Ibaraki Prefecture in the town of , district . The has its source spring just above the falls. The river flows through the falls and ultimately joins a major ....
- 120 m (393.7 ft) - Hannoki FallsHannoki FallsHannoki Falls, in Toyama Prefecture, Japan, is the tallest waterfall in Japan at a height of 497 m . However, it only has water from April to July when the snow covering the Midagahara plateau melts, so its neighbor, Shōmyō Falls, is usually considered the tallest. Hannoki and Shōmyō falls are...
- The tallest falls in Japan, 497 m (1,630.6 ft); Only flows from April to July. - Kegon FallsKegon Fallsare located at Lake Chūzenji in Nikkō National Park near the city of Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. The falls were formed when the Daiya River was rerouted by lava flows...
- 97 m (318.2 ft) infamous for suicides - Nachi FallsNachi Fallsin Nachikatuura, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, is one of the best-known waterfalls in Japan. With a drop of at 133 m, it is often erroneously thought to be the country's tallest...
- Well known falls in Japan, 133 m (436.4 ft) - Nunobiki FallsNunobiki Fallsis a set of waterfalls near the downtown Kobe, Japan, with an important significance in Japanese literature and Japanese art. In Japan, Nunobiki is considered one of the greatest "divine falls" together with Kegon Falls and Nachi Falls....
- 120 m (393.7 ft) in four cascades, of great cultural significance, considered a meisho, or "famous site" - Shindō Falls - 83 m (272.3 ft) high, and, after rain, large in volume
- Shōmyō FallsShomyo Fallsare located in the town of Tateyama, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. Shōmyō-daki is the highest waterfall in Japan at 350 m . The falls have four stages: the first 70 m, the second 58 m, the third 96 m and the last 126 m high...
- The tallest year-round waterfall in Japan, at 349 m (1,145 ft)
Korea
- Cheonjeyeon WaterfallCheonjeyeon WaterfallCheonjeyeon Waterfall, not to be confused with the Cheonjiyeon Waterfall, is a three-tier waterfall located on Jeju Island. Cold water flows out of the ceiling of a cave to make the waterfall. Between the precipice of the waterfall and the lower clay layer, water springs out. In first cascade, the...
- Cheonjiyeon WaterfallCheonjiyeon WaterfallCheonjiyeon Waterfall is a waterfall on Jeju Island, South Korea. Literally, the name Cheonjiyeon means sky connected with land . It is one of the main tourist attractions on Jeju-do. It is high and wide. Though water always falls in one particular area, depending on the amount of recent rain,...
- Jeongbang WaterfallJeongbang WaterfallJeongbang Waterfall is a famous waterfall on Jeju Island. The waterfall is high and is very close to the ocean. Depending on the level of recent rainfall, it can be up wide. The source of the waterfall is the stream Donghong-chun. According to some sources, Jeongbang Waterfall is the only...
- Jumong Waterfall
Malaysia
- Berkelah fallsBerkelah fallsBerkelah Falls is a cascade of waterfalls located in Pahang, Malaysia. It is about 31-35 km away from Kuantan City in the direction of Maran. The falls consist of seven tiers, according to official data from the Forestry Department Peninsular Malaysia , but there are actually more tiers above the...
- Cemerung FallsCemerung FallsThe Cemerung Waterfall is a waterfall located in district of Dungun, state of Terengganu, Malaysia. It is estimated to be 250 metres tall.Reaching the Cemerong fall is quite an expedition because of its remoteness and lack of signage. From Kuantan, one has to follow the Inland Highway to Kuala...
- Chiling waterfallsChiling waterfallsChiling waterfalls, located on the path to Fraser's Hill are several waterfalls located in Selangor, Malaysia. The waterfalls are composed of three separate vertical waterfalls.-External links:* on waterfallsofmalaysia.com...
- Gabai FallsGabai FallsThe Gabai Falls are located in Hulu Langat at the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur. It is a popular attraction for the locals, but relatively unknown with tourists. A cemented path leads from the parking to the lower falls. Along the path several shelters have been built. The upper falls can be reached by...
- Kanching FallsKanching FallsThe Kanching Falls are located between Kuala Lumpur and Rawang in Selangor, Malaysia, and is a popular tourist destination in Kuala Lumpur. The waterfalls consist of seven tiers. A well-maintained recreation park provides access to the lower falls. To reach the upper falls uphill scrambling may be...
- Kota Tinggi WaterfallsKota Tinggi WaterfallsKota Tinggi Waterfalls is a famous attraction in Kota Tinggi, Johor, Malaysia. The waterfalls are located in Lombong.- External links :*...
- Lata Kinjang Falls
- Lata Tembakah Falls
- Mahua WaterfallMahua WaterfallMahua Waterfall is a plunge type waterfall located in Kg. Patau, Tambunan, Sabah, Malaysia. It became one of the most important tourist site for the people of the district....
- Maliau FallsMaliau FallsMaliau Falls is best known for its seven tiers falls. It is the largest of all the waterfalls known in the Maliau Basin Conservation Area, Sabah, Malaysia. Takob Akob waterfall and Giluk waterfall are located in the same area....
- Sekayu Falls
- Stong Falls - Tallest waterfall in South East Asia.
- Takob Akob FallsTakob Akob FallsTakob Akob waterfall is one of the few newly discovered waterfalls in Maliau Basin Conservation Area, in Sabah, Malaysia. Takob-akob Falls was named after the mangosteen look-alike tree found beside the falls. It dropped down at 38m....
Philippines
- Busay Falls
- Camaya Falls-3Camaya Waterfalls-3Camaya Waterfalls-3 or Camaya Falls-3 is the smallest and most easily accessed of the three waterfalls in Camaya Coast, Mariveles in the south-western part of the Bataan peninsula in the island of Luzon in the Philippines...
- Daranak Falls
- Dodiongan FallsDodiongan FallsDodiongan Falls is a 20 metre high waterfall located in Barangay Bonbonon, 14 km away from Iligan City in Lanao del Norte province of the Philippines....
- Hinulugan Taktak
- Kabigan Falls
- Limunsudan Falls
- Maria Cristina FallsMaría Cristina FallsMaria Cristina Falls is a waterfall of the Agus River on the island of Mindanao. It is sometimes called the "twin falls" as the flow is separated by a rock at the brink of the waterfall. It is a landmark of Iligan City, nicknamed the City of Majestic Waterfalls, because of the presence of more...
- Mantayupan FallsMantayupan FallsMantayupan Falls is found in Cebu, Philippines. It is located close to the east end of Carcar-Barili Road where it connects to the national highway. The falls are approximately 200 feet high but do not have a direct descent. Pools at various heights flow into the basin. The waterfall is one of...
- Tinago FallsTinago FallsTinago Falls is a waterfall in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte in the southern Philippine island of Mindanao. It is one of the main tourist attractions in Iligan, a city known as the City of Majestic Waterfalls....
- Pagsanjan FallsPagsanjan FallsPagsanjan Falls are one of the most famous waterfalls in the Philippines. Located in the province of Laguna, the falls are one of the major tourist attractions in the region. The falls are reached by a river trip on dugout canoe known locally as shooting the rapids, originating from the...
- Mainit Falls
- Tinuy-an FallsTinuy-an FallsTinuy-an Falls is a waterfall in Bislig City, Surigao del Sur in the southern Philippine island of Mindanao. It is the main tourist attraction in Bislig, a city known as the Booming city on the bay....
- Vera Falls
- Palali Falls
- Pinsal Falls-Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur
Sri Lanka
- Aberdeen FallsAberdeen, Sri LankaAberdeen, Sri Lanka is a tea estate in Sri Lanka, is famous for its picturesque waterfall Aberdeen Falls which situated in Ginigathhena, Nuwara Eliya District. Aberdeen is named after Aberdeen, the third largest city of Scotland and the capital of Aberdeenshire.-Aberdeen Falls:Aberdeen Falls is a...
- Baker's FallsBaker's FallsBaker's Falls is a famous waterfall in Sri Lanka. It is situated in Horton Plains National Park on a tributary of the Belihul Oya. The height of the Baker's waterfalls is . The falls were named after Sir Samuel Baker, who was a famous explorer. Many Rhododendron and Fern bushes can be seen around...
- Bambarakanda FallsBambarakanda FallsBambarakanda Falls is the tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka. With a height of , it ranks as the 299th highest waterfall in the world. Situated in Kalupahana in the Badulla District, this waterfall is directly visible from the A4 Highway. The waterfall was formed by Kuda Oya, which is a branch of the...
- highest in Sri Lanka 263 m high - Bopath Ella
- Devon FallsDevon FallsDevon Falls is a waterfall in Sri Lanka, situated 6 km west of Talawakele, Nuwara Eliya District on A7 highway. The falls is named after a pioneer English coffee planter called Devon, whose plantation is situated nearby the falls. The Waterfall is 97 meters high and ranked 19th highest in the...
- Diyaluma FallsDiyaluma FallsDiyaluma water falls is 220m high and the second highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 361st highest waterfall in the world. It is situated 6 km away from Koslanda in Badulla District on Colombo-Badulla highway...
- most famous in Sri Lanka 220 m high - Dunhinda FallsDunhinda FallsDunhinda Falls is a waterfall located about from Badulla town in Sri Lanka. The waterfall is created by the Badulu Oya river which passes through the Badulla town.The Dunhinda Falls is one of Sri Lanka's most beautiful waterfalls located about 5 km off Badulla town...
- Ravana FallsRavana FallsThe Ravana Falls is a popular sightseeing attraction in Sri Lanka. It currently ranks as one of the widest falls in the country. This waterfall measures approximately in high and cascade from an oval-shaped concave rock outcrop...
- St.Clairs FallsSt.Clairs FallsSt. Clair's Falls is one the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka . St. Clair's Falls is called the "Little Niagara of Sri Lanka". and it is one of the most politically discussed environmental entities in Sri Lanka....
- The widest waterfall in Sri Lanka. - Duvili Falls- in balangoda
- Kiridi Falls- in Palmadulla (about 5km since Palmadulla,Kuttapitiya road)
- Poona ella Falls- in Nuwara Eliya ( on the way,since Nuwara Eliya to Kandy road )
- Ramboda FallsRamboda FallsRamboda Falls is 109m high and 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 729th highest waterfall in the world. It is situated in Pussellawa area, on the A5 highway at Ramboda Pass. It formed by Panna Oya which is a tributary of Kothmale Oya. Altitude of the falls is 945m above sea level.-See also: *...
- in Nuwara Eliya (on the way,since Nuwara Eliya to Kandy road )
TaiwanTaiwanTaiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
- Shifen waterfallShifen waterfallShifen waterfall is a scenic waterfall located in Pingxi District, Taiwan, on the upper reaches of the Keelung River. The falls' total height is 20 meters and 40 meters in width, making it the broadest waterfall in Taiwan.thumb|left-External links:*...
- Largest waterfall in Taiwan, 40 meters in width. - Jiao Lung WaterfallJiao Lung WaterfallJiao Lung Waterfall is the tallest measured waterfall in Taiwan, with a sheer plunge of . It is located on a cliff of Mount Da Ta near the popular resort of Alishan, in Chiayi County. Its closest city is the small hamlet of Fengshan. Predominantly seasonal, it has been known to have much reduced...
- Tallest waterfall in Taiwan with 600 m drop.
Thailand
- Bhusang falls
- Erawan Falls
- Umphang Thee Lor Sue WaterfallUmphang Thee Lor Sue WaterfallThe Umphang Thee Lor Sue Waterfall is claimed to be the largest and highest waterfall in Thailand...
- Mae Klang Falls
- Vachiratarn Falls
- Mae Ya Falls
- Mae Surin FallsMae Surin FallsNam Tok Mae Surin also known as Mae Surin Falls are Thailand waterfalls in the state/region of Mae Hong Son.Mae Surin Waterfall is 80 meters in height. The surrounding forest still maintains its natural abundance....
- Nangrong Falls
- Pala-ou Falls
- Pha Suea Falls
- Wang Keaw Falls
- Namtok Kaeng SophaNamtok Kaeng SophaNamtok Kaeng Sopha is a waterfall and tourist attraction in Wang Thong district of Phitsanulok Province in Thailand. Situated in Thung Salaeng Luang National Park on the Wang Thong River off of Lomsak Road , between kilometers 71 and 72, it is the largest waterfall in Phitsanulok...
- Namtok Kaeng SongNamtok Kaeng SongNamtok Kaeng Song is a waterfall and tourist attraction in the Wang Thong district of Phitsanulok Province in Thailand. This waterfall is situated on the Wang Thong River off Lomsak Road at kilometer 45. The falls have small pavilions to accommodate tourists, and concessions are sold on the...
- Phlew Falls
- Poi Falls
- Roum Klaw Paradorn Falls
- Saiyok Falls
- Sarika Falls
- Siribhumi Falls
- Phitsanulok Falls
Vietnam
- Dam Ri Waterfall - 90 meters
- Xung Khoeng Waterfall - 40 meters
- Ban Gioc Waterfall - 30 meters
- Pongour waterfall, near Đà Lạt
- Prenn Waterfall, Đà Lạt
- Pong Gua Falls
- Thac Voi (Elephant Waterfall) - Lam Ha district, Lam Dong province
Europe
Armenia
- Shaqi Waterfalls-high 18m
- Trchkan Waterfalls-high 25,5 mriver Chichkhan
- Tcopq Waterfalls-high 84m, river Jermuk
- Gegharoti Waterfalls
- Khosrov waterfalls river Goght
- Ambert waterfalls
- Aghstev waterfalls
- Worotan waterfalls
- Lalvar waterfalls
- Herher waterfalls
- Mantash waterfalls
- Amasia waterfalls
Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Kravica Waterfalls- wide 100 m,high 25 m
- Pliva WaterfallPliva WaterfallThe Pliva Waterfall is located by the town of Jajce, in central Bosnia and Herzegovina, where the river Pliva meets the river Vrbas. It was 30 meters high, but after an earthquake during the Bosnian war and attacks on the power plant further up the river, the area was flooded and now the waterfall...
- 20 m (65 ft) - SkakavacSkakavacSkakavac is a waterfall located 12 km from Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Its height is about 98 meters.The Skakavac waterfall near Sarajevo is one of the greatest and most attractive waterfalls in BiH and it stands for a real tourist attraction. The waterfall is 98 meters...
Waterfall - 98 m - SkakavacSkakavacSkakavac is a waterfall located 12 km from Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Its height is about 98 meters.The Skakavac waterfall near Sarajevo is one of the greatest and most attractive waterfalls in BiH and it stands for a real tourist attraction. The waterfall is 98 meters...
in Perucica forest - 75 m
Bulgaria
Full list images and description of all waterfalls in Bulgaria- Raysko PraskaloRaysko PraskaloRaysko Praskalo , 124.5 m in height, is the highest waterfall in Bulgaria and the Balkans. It is located under Botev Peak in the Balkan Mountains and is part of the Dzhendema Reserve of the Central Balkan National Park....
- highest in the BalkansBalkansThe Balkans is a geopolitical and cultural region of southeastern Europe...
, 124.5 m - Borov KamakBorov KamakBorov Kamak is a waterfall in the Vratsa mountain, western Balkan Mountains, Bulgaria. The waterfall is situated on one the tributaries of the river Leva which flows through Vratsa. It is located on the territory of Vrachanski Balkan Nature Park. The waterfall is 50 m high....
- Babsko PraskaloBabsko PraskaloBabsko Praskalo is a waterfall in the Central Balkan National Park, Balkan Mountains, central Bulgaria. With a height of 54 m the waterfall is among the lowest in the area....
- 54 m - Boyanski Vodopad (Boyana Waterfall)
- Skakavitsa - 70 m
Croatia
- Bilušića buk - 19,6 m
- Brljanski slap - 15,5 m
- Rošnjak - 8,4 m
- Miljacka(Krka) - 23,8 m
- Roški slap - 27 m
- Manojlovac - 60 m
- Skradinski Buk - 45.7 m (all on river KrkaKrka (Croatia)Krka is a river in Croatia's Dalmatia region, famous for its numerous waterfalls. It is long and its basin covers an area of .Possibly the river called Catarbates by the ancient Greeks, it was known to the ancient Romans as Titius, Corcoras, or Korkoras.The river has its source near the border...
) - Plitvice LakesPlitvice LakesPlitvice Lakes National Park is the oldest national park in Southeast Europe and the largest national park in Croatia. The national park was founded in 1949 and is situated in the mountainous karst area of central Croatia, at the border to Bosnia and Herzegovina...
- with highest waterfall in Croatia, 78 m
Czech Republic
- Pančavský vodopád (Pančava Waterfall) - the highest waterfall in the Czech republic, Krkonoše (Giant Mountains), 148 m
- Horní Úpský vodopád (Horni Upa Waterfall) - the highest altitude of all Czech waterfalls, Krkonoše (Giant Mountains), 129 m
- Pudlavský vodopád (Pudlava Waterfall) - Krkonoše, Giant Mountains, 122 m
- Rudické propadání (Rudice Sink) - subterranean, in a karst cave, Moravský kras (Moravian KarstMoravian KarstThe Moravian Karst is a karst landscape and protected nature reserve to the north of Brno in the eastern part of the Czech Republic, located near the town of Blansko. It encompasses a number of notable geological features, including roughly 1100 caverns and gorges and covers an area of roughly 92...
), 90 m - Dvorský vodopád (Dvorsky Waterfall) - Krkonoše (Giant Mountains), 68 m
- Dolní Úpský vodopád (Dolni Upa Waterfall) - Krkonoše (Giant Mountains), 45 m
- Labský vodopád(Elbe Waterfall) - Krkonoše (Giant Mountains), 35 m
- Velký Štolpich - Jizerské hory (Jizera MountainsJizera MountainsJizera Mountains , or Izera Mountains, are part of the Western Sudetes on the border between the Czech Republic and Poland. The major part is formed from granite, with some areas formed from basalt. The mountains got their name from the Jizera River, which rises at the southern base of Smrk...
), 30 m - Vysoký vodopád (High Waterfall) - Hrubý JeseníkHrubý JeseníkHrubý Jeseník is a mountain range of Eastern Sudetes in northern Moravia and Czech Silesia. It is the second highest mountain range in the Czech Republic.Some of the most interesting sights:*Praděd, the highest mountain...
, 28 m - Kýšovický vodopád (Kýšovice Waterfall) - Krušné hory (Ore MountainsOre MountainsThe Ore Mountains in Central Europe have formed a natural border between Saxony and Bohemia for many centuries. Today, the border between Germany and the Czech Republic runs just north of the main crest of the mountain range...
), 26 m
Estonia
- Jägala WaterfallJägala WaterfallThe Jägala Waterfall is a waterfall in Northern Estonia on Jägala River. It is the highest natural waterfall in Estonia with height about 8 meters.-External links:*- Photos and videos :* of the Jägala Waterfall...
- Keila WaterfallKeila WaterfallThe Keila Waterfall is a waterfall in Northern Estonia on Keila River. It is the third most powerful waterfall in Estonia after Narva and Jägala. It is 6 meters high and 60–70 meters wide.-External links:*...
- Narva Waterfall
- Valaste WaterfallValaste WaterfallValaste Waterfall is the highest waterfall in Estonia and neighboring regions situated between Ontika and Valaste in the Kohtla Parish of the Ida-Viru County and formed by a stream as it flows over the Baltic Klint not far from the shore of the Gulf of Finland...
- 30.5 m
Finland
- Auttiköngäs
- Fiellun putous
- Hepoköngäs
- Jyrävä
- KitsiputousKitsiputousKitsiputous, located in Enontekiö is one of the highest waterfalls in Finland.The falls are located along the hiking trail leading to the Three Nations' Border Point. The waterfalls turn into frozen waterfalls during winter....
- Probably the highest one in Finland - Kiutaköngäs
- Koivuköngäs
- Komulanköngäs
- Korkeakoski
- PihtsusköngäsPihtsusköngäsPihtsusköngäs is the largest waterfall in Finland. Its maximum height is .It is located about from Kilpisjärvi village. You can get there by following theNordkalottleden Trail.- External links :...
- Probably the highest free-falling one in Finland with 17 meters.
France
- Cascade Arpenaz
- Cascade Berard
- Cascade Bergerac
- Cascade Brezons
- Cascade D'auzet
- Cascade Druise
- Cascade Du Dard
- Cascade Du Moulin Du Saut
- Cascade Du Pont D'Aptier
- Cascade Du Ray
- Cascade Du Sartre
- Cascade Faillitoux
- Cascades Herisson
- Cascade Piche
- Cascade Queue Cheval
- Cascade Queureuilh
- Cascade Quinquenouille
- Cascade Roucole
- Cascade Rouget
- Cascade Salins
- Cascade Seythenex
- Cascade Sillans
- Cascade Tarn
- Gavarnie FallsGavarnie FallsThe Gavarnie Falls is a tiered waterfall in France. With its overall drop of 422 metres, it is the highest waterfall in France. The falls are situated in the Cirque de Gavarnie, near the village Gavarnie in the Hautes-Pyrénées.The waterfall is the beginning of the Gave de Pau stream...
- Grande Cascade Du Moulinet
- Saut Du Doubs
- Trou de FerTrou de FerThe Trou de Fer is a canyon on Reunion Island, off the coast of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. The primary river flowing through the gorge, which is up to deep, is the Bras de Caverne River, which is a tributary of the Rivière du Mât...
waterfalls, on Reunion Island
Germany
- Amsel FallsAmsel FallsThe Amsel Falls are a waterfall in Saxon Switzerland in East Germany, roughly a kilometre north of the famous Bastei crags.As the Grünbach stream passes through a particularly narrow, gorge-like section of the Amselgrund valley it plunges over the largest step in the river bed - roughly 10 m...
(near RathenRathenRathen is a village in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, in Saxony, Germany, about 35 km southeast of Dresden on the Elbe River. Rathen has between 400 and 500 inhabitants....
, SaxonySaxonyThe Free State of Saxony is a landlocked state of Germany, contingent with Brandenburg, Saxony Anhalt, Thuringia, Bavaria, the Czech Republic and Poland. It is the tenth-largest German state in area, with of Germany's sixteen states....
) - 10 m - Röthbach Waterfall - 470 m (1,540 ft)
- Seebach Waterfall (:de:Oytal near OberstdorfOberstdorfOberstdorf is a municipality and skiing and hiking town in southwest Germany, located in the Allgäu region of the Bavarian Alps.At the center of Oberstdorf is a church whose tall spire serves as a landmark for navigating around town. The summits of the Nebelhorn and Fellhorn provide...
) - 300 m (980 ft) - Zipfelsbach Waterfall (:de:Hinterstein) - 300 m (980 ft)
- Königsbach Waterfall (KönigsseeKönigsseeThe Königssee is a lake located in the extreme southeast Berchtesgadener Land district of the German state of Bavaria, near the border with Austria...
-Ostufer) - 200 m (660 ft) - Königshütte WaterfallKönigshütte WaterfallKönigshütte Waterfall is a waterfall in the village of Königshütte in the borough of Oberharz am Brocken in the Harz Mountains of Central Germany....
in Königshütte, Harz Mountains, Lower SaxonyLower SaxonyLower Saxony is a German state situated in north-western Germany and is second in area and fourth in population among the sixteen states of Germany...
- 10 m - Kuhflucht Waterfall (FarchantFarchantFarchant is a municipality in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, in Bavaria, Germany....
- 200 m (660 ft) - Staubfall (RuhpoldingRuhpoldingRuhpolding is a municipality of the Traunstein district in southeastern Bavaria, Germany. It is situated in the south of the Chiemgau region in the Alps. Ruhpolding has a population of approximately 6,400....
) - 200 m (660 ft) - Waterfall at Soiernsee (MittenwaldMittenwaldMittenwald is a German municipality in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, in Bavaria.-Geography:Mittenwald is located approx. 16 kilometers to the south-east of Garmisch-Partenkirchen...
) - 200 m (660 ft) - Waterfall at Ristfeuchthorn (SchneizlreuthSchneizlreuthSchneizlreuth is a municipality in the district of Berchtesgadener Land in Bavaria in Germany....
) - 200 m (660 ft) - Triberg WaterfallsTriberg WaterfallsTriberg Falls is one of the highest waterfalls in Germany with a descent of 163 meters , and is a landmark in the Black Forest region...
(River GutachGutach (Kinzig)Gutach is a river of Baden-Württemberg, Germany....
in TribergTriberg im SchwarzwaldTriberg im Schwarzwald is a town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, located in the Schwarzwald-Baar district in the Black Forest. As of 2004 it has a population of 5,377. Triberg lies in the middle of the Black Forest between 500 and 1038 metres above sea level....
) - 163 m (535 ft) - Dietersbach Waterfall (near OberstdorfOberstdorfOberstdorf is a municipality and skiing and hiking town in southwest Germany, located in the Allgäu region of the Bavarian Alps.At the center of Oberstdorf is a church whose tall spire serves as a landmark for navigating around town. The summits of the Nebelhorn and Fellhorn provide...
) - 150 m (490 ft)
Hungary
- LillafüredLillafüredLillafüred is a town in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, Hungary. Officially it is a part of Miskolc, actually it is almost 12 kilometres away from the city, in the Bükk Mountains...
- Fátyol-vízesés
- Ilona-völgyi-vízesés
- Ördögmalom-vízesés
Iceland
- AldeyjarfossAldeyjarfossThe Aldeyjarfoss waterfall is situated in the north of Iceland at the northern part of the Sprengisandur Highland Road which means it is to be found within the Highlands of Iceland....
- BarnafossHraunfossarHraunfossar is a series of waterfalls formed by rivulets streaming over a distance of about 900 meters out of the Hallmundarhraun, a lava field which flowed from an eruption of one of the volcanoes lying under the glacier Langjökull. The waterfalls pour into the Hvítá river from ledges of less...
- DettifossDettifossDettifoss is a waterfall in Vatnajökull National Park in Northeast Iceland, and is reputed to be the most powerful waterfall in Europe.It is situated on the Jökulsá á Fjöllum river, which flows from the Vatnajökull glacier and collects water from a large area in Northeast Iceland. The falls are 100...
- most powerful in Europe - Fjallfoss
- GjáinGjáinLike the Háifoss, the small valley Gjáin with its small waterfalls, ponds, and volcanic structures is situated in the south of Iceland. It is to be found at about half an hour walking distance from the historical farm Stöng....
- GlymurGlymurThe waterfall Glymur, with a cascade of 196 m, is the highest waterfall of Iceland.It is situated at the rear end of the Hvalfjörður. Since the opening of the tunnel under this fjord, most people bypass the area...
- tallest waterfall in Iceland at 198 m (650 ft) - GoðafossGoðafossthumb|200px|Goðafoss seen from the Eastern bank in summerthumb|200px|Goðafoss in winterThe Goðafoss is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland. It is located in the Mývatn district of North-Central Iceland at the beginning of the Sprengisandur highland road...
- GljufrafossGljufrafossGljufrafoss is a small waterfall north of the larger falls of Seljalandsfoss in Iceland. The falls are partially obscured by the cliff rock, and a winding trail and wooden ladder enable sightseers to climb roughly half-way up and view the falls....
- GullfossGullfossGullfoss is a waterfall located in the canyon of Hvítá river in southwest Iceland.Gullfoss is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country. The wide Hvítá rushes southward...
- Hafragilfoss
- HáifossHáifossThe waterfall Háifoss is situated near the volcano Hekla in the south of Iceland. The river Fossá, a tributary of Þjórsá, drops here from a height of 122 m...
- Hengifoss
- HraunfossarHraunfossarHraunfossar is a series of waterfalls formed by rivulets streaming over a distance of about 900 meters out of the Hallmundarhraun, a lava field which flowed from an eruption of one of the volcanoes lying under the glacier Langjökull. The waterfalls pour into the Hvítá river from ledges of less...
- ÓfærufossÓfærufossÓfærufoss is a waterfall situated in the Eldgjá chasm in central Iceland. Until the early 1990s a natural bridge spanned the falls, but it collapsed from natural causes....
- SelfossSelfoss (waterfall)Selfoss is a waterfall in the river Jökulsá á Fjöllum in the north of Iceland which drops over some waterfalls about 30 km before flowing into Öxarfjörður, a bay of the Arctic Sea....
- SeljalandsfossSeljalandsfossSeljalandsfoss is one of the most famous waterfalls of Iceland. It is very picturesque and therefore its photo can be found in many books and calendars...
- SkógafossSkógafossSkógafoss is a waterfall situated in the south of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline. After the coastline had receded seaward , the former sea cliffs remained, parallel to the coast over hundreds of kilometres, creating together with some mountains a clear border between the coastal...
- SvartifossSkaftafell National ParkSkaftafell National Park was a national park, situated between Kirkjubæjarklaustur, typically referred to as Klaustur, and Höfn in the south of Iceland. On 7 June 2008, it became a part of the larger Vatnajökull National Park....
Ireland
- PowerscourtPowerscourt WaterfallPowerscourt Waterfall is a waterfall near Enniskerry, County Wicklow, in Ireland, located in a valley surrounded by Djouce Mountain and the Great Sugar Loaf...
- tallest in Ireland 121m - Glencar
- Glenevin
- KilfaneKilfaneThe name of old gardens and townland outside of Thomastown in County Kilkenny Ireland.This is in the parish of TullaherinThis is also the site of a 13th century church, now in ruins, has an adjoining castellated presbytery or stone house...
- SkibbereenSkibbereenSkibbereen , is a town in County Cork, Ireland. It is the most southerly town in Ireland. It is located on the N71 national secondary road.The name "Skibbereen" means "little boat harbour." The River Ilen which runs through the town reaches the sea at Baltimore.-History:Prior to 1600 most of the...
- O'Sullivans Cascade
Italy
- Cascate del Dardagna
- Cascata del Fiumelatte
- Cascate del Rio VerdeCascate del Rio VerdeCascate del Rio Verde, located in Borrello are the highest natural waterfalls in the Italian Apennines.Cascate del Rio Verde consists of three jumps for a total of over 200 meters. The panorama is made up of rocks, made up of calcarenites and marls resting on clay....
- Cascate del SerioCascate del SerioThe Serio Falls are the tallest waterfall in Italy, and one of the major ones in Europe. They are located approximately 100 km from Milan, near the village of Valbondione, in the upper Valle Seriana, Province of Bergamo, Lombardy, Northern Italy....
- Cascata delle MarmoreCascata delle MarmoreThe Cascata delle Marmore is a man-made waterfall created by the ancient Romans. Its total height is 165 m , making it one of the tallest in Europe and the tallest man-made waterfall in the world...
(tallest man-made waterfall in the world)
Latvia
- Abavas rumba
- Ventas rumba (the widest waterfall in Europe—120 m, but it is not high—2.3 m)
Republic of Macedonia
- Bogomila WaterfallBogomila WaterfallThe Bogomila Waterfall is located north of the village of Bogomila in the Čaška municipality in the Republic of Macedonia. The Bogomila Waterfall is formed from the Babuna River.-External links:*...
- Koleshino Waterfall
- Korprisnica WaterfallKorprisnica WaterfallThe Koprišnica Waterfall is located near the uninhabited village of Koprišnica in the Demir Kapija municipality in the Republic of Macedonia. The waterfall is formed from the waters of the Doznica River. Additional waterfalls can also be found higher in the mountains around Demir Kapija. The...
- Roshtushe Waterfall (Mavrovo National Park)
- Smolare WaterfallSmolare WaterfallSmolare Waterfall is the tallest waterfall in the Republic of Macedonia, falling from a height of 39.5 metres . It is located above the village of Smolare in the Municipality of Novo Selo in the southeastern region of the country....
- Korab WaterfallKorab WaterfallThe Korab Waterfall is a waterfall in the upper course of the Dlaboka Reka river on Mount Korab. It forms in spring time, from the melting snow on the east side of Kepi Bard peak. The waterfall differs in height and intensity, depending on the season...
Norway
- EspelandsfossenEspelandsfossenEspelandsfossen is a 75 m tall waterfall located in Espelandsdalen , Granvin in Hardanger, Norway.Due to an urban legend, Espelandsfossen is sometimes erroneously claimed to be 2,307 feet tall...
- KjelfossenKjelfossenKjelfossen is one of the highest waterfalls in Norway. The falls are located near the village of Gudvangen in the municipality of Aurland in Sogn og Fjordane county. With a total fall height of , the waterfall is listed as the 18th tallest waterfall in the world. The tallest single drop is...
- Langfoss
- LåtefossenLåtefossenLåtefossen or Låtefoss is a waterfall located in the municipality of Odda in western Norway. The total height is 165 meters. The water fall is a well known tourist attraction in the area. It is special in that it consists of two separate streams from its source, Lotevatnet, that meets in the middle...
- MardalsfossenMardalsfossenMardalsfossen is one of the ten highest waterfalls in Europe. It is located in the municipality of Nesset in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The falls are on the Mardøla river which flows into the lake Eikesdalsvatnet, about northwest of the village of Eikesdalen...
- MongefossenMongefossenMongefossen is unofficially listed as the fourth-highest waterfall in the world. It is located in the municipality of Rauma in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located near the highway E136 and the Rauma River, which it flows into. There is some dispute as to the height, but it is...
- MånafossenMånafossenThe Månafossen waterfall, located at the bottom of the fjord Frafjord in Gjesdal of Rogaland, Norway is fed by the river Mån. The total drop is 92 m.- External links :*...
- RamnefjellsfossenRamnefjellsfossenRamnefjellsfossen is unofficially listed as the third-highest waterfall in the world in several publications. On the other hand, The World Waterfall Database, which includes all minor and seasonal waterfalls, lists it as eleventh-tallest...
(also known as Utigord Falls) - RjukanfossenRjukanfossenRjukanfossen is a waterfall of 104 meter in the western part of the Westfjord valley in Tinn, a municipality in the county of Telemark, Norway, west of the industrial town Rjukan. The waterfall is a part of the Måne river, earlier a major tourist attraction, being one of the first floodlighted...
- SarpsfossenSarpsfossenSarpsfossen is a waterfall in Sarpsborg, Norway It is the last waterfall in the river Glomma, which is the longest river in Norway.Sarpsfossen has the greatest flow of any waterfall in Europe...
(the largest waterfall in Europe) - SkrikjofossenSkrikjofossenSkrikjofossen is a waterfall located in Lofthus in the municipality of Ullensvang, Norway. Its total height is 455 m, while the tallest single drop is 260 m....
- Søndre Mardalsfoss
- SteinsdalsfossenSteinsdalsfossenSteinsdalsfossen is a waterfall 2 kilometers west of Norheimsund, Hardanger in western Norway....
(With a path behind the waterfall) - TyssestrengeneTyssestrengeneTyssestrengene falls are waterfalls near Odda, Norway fed by the Tysso River. The total drop is , while the tallest single drop is . Unfortunately, following their incorporation in the Norwegian Hydroelectric Power Authority, their water flow is diminished to such a point that only after heavy snow...
- VettisfossenVettisfossenVettisfossen is one of Norway's tallest waterfalls, and the 284th tallest in the world. It is located in the Jotunheimen mountain range inside the Utladalen Landscape Protection Area in the municipality of Årdal in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. The waterfall has a single drop of...
- Vøringsfossen
Portugal
- Cascata da Ribeira Grande (Fajãzinha, AzoresAzoresThe Archipelago of the Azores is composed of nine volcanic islands situated in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean, and is located about west from Lisbon and about east from the east coast of North America. The islands, and their economic exclusion zone, form the Autonomous Region of the...
) - 300 m (tallest of around 20 waterfalls at this location, some falling into the sea) - Cascata de Fisgas do Ermelo - 200 m
- Cascata do Poço do Bacalhau (Fajã Grande) - 90 m
- Frecha da Mizarela - 75 m
- Água Cai d`Alto - 60 m
- Faia da Água Alta - 35 m
- Pitões das Júnias - 30+ m
- Peneda - 30 m
- Cascata das 25 Fontes (25 Fontes Falls25 Fontes FallsThe 25 Fontes Falls is a waterfall that is located in Serrado, Ribeira da Janela, near Porto Moniz in the Madeira Islands....
) (MadeiraMadeiraMadeira is a Portuguese archipelago that lies between and , just under 400 km north of Tenerife, Canary Islands, in the north Atlantic Ocean and an outermost region of the European Union...
) - 30 m - Cabreia - 25 m
- Pulo do Lobo - 20+ m
- Fraga da Pena - 20 m
- Açude de Valverde - 6+ m
- Vale do Muro - S. Jorge da Beira - 4,23 m
Russia
- Kivach - 10.7 m
- Talnikovy Vodopad - 482 m
Slovakia
- Batizovské Vodopád - High TatrasHigh TatrasHigh Tatras or High Tatra are a mountain range on the borders between Slovakia and Poland. They are a part of the Tatra Mountains...
- Biely Potok Vodopád - Slovenský raj
- Hviezdoslav Vodopád (15 m) - High Tatras
- Kmeť Vodopád (80 m) - High Tatras
- Obrovský Vodopád (20 m) - High Tatras
- Studený Potok Vodopád - High Tatras
- Skok Vodopád - High Tatras
- Vajanský Vodopád (30 m) - High Tatras
- Šutovsky Vodopád- One of the falls most sought by tourists
Slovenia
- Čedca (highest waterfall in Slovenia - 130 m)
- Klonte Falls
- Lehnjak Falls
- Rinka FallsSavinjaThe Savinja is a river in northeast Slovenia which flows mostly in the Upper and Lower Savinja valley and through the cities of Celje and Laško. The Savinja is the main river of the Savinja Alps . It flows into Sava River at the town of Zidani Most. It has often flooded, such as in the 1960s,...
- Waterfalls of Triglav national parkTriglav National ParkTriglav National Park is a national park located in Slovenia and the only one in the country. It was named after Mount Triglav, the highest peak of the Julian Alps and a symbol of Slovenia and Slovenian character....
- Mostnice Falls
- Peričnik Falls
- Savica Falls
Sweden
- NjupeskärNjupeskärNjupeskär is a waterfall in the river Njupån in Fulufjället National Park, Sweden. With a total height of about 93 meters, it is the highest waterfall in Sweden....
(125 m) - Västanåfallet (90 m)
- Fettjeåfallet (60 m)
- Hällingsåfallet (43 m)
- Tännforsen (38 m)
- Styggforsen (36 m)
- Trollhättefallen (32 m)
- Hallamölla (23 m)
- Ristafallet (14 m)
Switzerland
- Rhine FallsRhine FallsThe Rhine Falls is the largest plain waterfall in Europe.The falls are located on the Upper Rhine between the municipalities of Neuhausen am Rheinfall and Laufen-Uhwiesen, near the town of Schaffhausen in northern Switzerland, between the cantons of Schaffhausen and Zürich. They are 150 m ...
- SchaffhausenSchaffhausenSchaffhausen is a city in northern Switzerland and the capital of the canton of the same name; it has an estimated population of 34,587 ....
(largest waterfall in Europe (150 m wide, 23 m high) - Engstligen FallsEngstligen fallsThe Engstligen falls near Adelboden in the Bernese Oberland are the second highest waterfalls in Switzerland. They are listed in the Swiss inventory of landscapes of national significance....
- AdelbodenAdelbodenAdelboden is a municipality in the Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district in the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland.-Geography:Adelboden lies in the west of the Berner Oberland, at the end of the valley of the Engstlige river, which flows in Frutigen into the Kander river.Adelboden is a... - Giessbach Falls - BrienzBrienzBrienz is a municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.The village lies on the north bank of Lake Brienz in the Bernese Oberland at the foot of the Brienzer Rothorn mountain.-History:...
- Reichenbach FallsReichenbach FallsThe Reichenbach Falls are a series of waterfalls on the River Aar near Meiringen in Bern canton in central Switzerland. They have a total drop of 250 m . At 90 m , the Upper Reichenbach Falls is one of the highest cataracts in the Alps...
- MeiringenMeiringen-References:... - Seerenbach Falls - AmdenAmdenAmden is a municipality in the Wahlkreis of See-Gaster, in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. Amden is famous for its special geographic location "behind the mountains".-History:...
- Staubbach FallsStaubbach FallsThe Staubbach Falls is a waterfall in Switzerland, located just above Lauterbrunnen in the Bernese Oberland. The waterfall drops about 300 metres from a hanging valley that ends in overhanging cliffs above the Lütschine River.The stream, on reaching the verge of the rocky walls of the valley,...
- LauterbrunnenLauterbrunnenLauterbrunnen is a municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.The municipality lies in the Lauterbrunnen Valley and comprises the villages Lauterbrunnen, Wengen, Mürren, Gimmelwald, Stechelberg and Isenfluh... - Trümmelbach Falls - LauterbrunnenLauterbrunnenLauterbrunnen is a municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.The municipality lies in the Lauterbrunnen Valley and comprises the villages Lauterbrunnen, Wengen, Mürren, Gimmelwald, Stechelberg and Isenfluh...
Turkey
- Düden Waterfall Karstic System (Antalya)
- Göksu Waterfall (Sivas)
- Gürlevik Waterfalls (Erzincan)
- Harbiye Waterfall (Hatay)
- Kapuzbaşı Waterfall in Kayseri
- Kursunlu Waterfall (Antalya)
- Manavgat WaterfallManavgat WaterfallManavgat Waterfall on the Manavgat River is near the city of Side, north of Manavgat, Turkey. Its high flow over a wide area as it falls from a low height is best viewed from a high altitude....
in Antalya - Muradiye Waterfall in Van
- Tarsus Waterfall (Tarsus) in Mersin
- Tortum Waterfall (Erzurum)
England
- Cautley SpoutCautley SpoutCautley Spout is England's highest waterfall above ground. . The broken cascade of falls tumbles a total of 650 feet down a cliff face at the head of a wild and bleak glacial valley that comes down from a high plateau called The Calf...
- highest waterfall in England, located in the Yorkshire Dales National Park - Gaping GillGaping GillGaping Gill is a natural cave in North Yorkshire, England. It is one of the unmistakable landmarks on the southern slopes of Ingleborough – a deep pothole with the stream Fell Beck flowing into it...
- "highest" unbroken waterfall in England, with water falling 110 m from the surface into an underground cavern - High ForceHigh ForceHigh Force is a waterfall on the River Tees, near Middleton-in-Teesdale, Teesdale, County Durham, England. The waterfall is within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and European Geopark....
- impressive and much-visited waterfall in England - Low ForceLow ForceLow Force is a 5.5m high set of falls in the Tees Valley, England. Further upstream is the High Force waterfall. Low Force is also the site of the Wynch Bridge, completed in 1830. It is suggested that only one person at a time should cross the bridge as it may be unstable.Low Force is within the...
- downstream from High Force - Hardraw ForceHardraw ForceHardraw Force is a waterfall on the Hardraw Beck in Hardraw Scar, a wooded ravine just outside the hamlet of Hardraw at the foot of Buttertubs Pass and the head of Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales...
- highest unbroken waterfall above ground, in WensleydaleWensleydaleWensleydale is the valley of the River Ure on the east side of the Pennines in North Yorkshire, England.Wensleydale lies in the Yorkshire Dales National Park – one of only a few valleys in the Dales not currently named after its principal river , but the older name, "Yoredale", can still be seen...
in the Yorkshire DalesYorkshire DalesThe Yorkshire Dales is the name given to an upland area in Northern England.The area lies within the historic county boundaries of Yorkshire, though it spans the ceremonial counties of North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Cumbria... - Cauldron SnoutCauldron SnoutCauldron Snout is a waterfall on the upper reaches of the River Tees in Northern England, immediately below the dam of the Cow Green Reservoir. It is well upstream of the High Force waterfall, and is on the boundary between County Durham and Cumbria, England...
- upstream from High Force, and at 200 feet (61 m) one of England's highest - Lydford Gorge - spectacular narrow gorge, with the 100 ft (30.5 m) high White Lady Waterfall
- Canonteign FallsCanonteign FallsCanonteign Falls is a waterfall in the Teign Valley and Dartmoor National Park near Chudleigh, South Devon, England.It is high, and is one of England's highest waterfalls. It was created in 1890 by diverting a stream over the edge of a cliff.-References:...
- artificial 220 ft (67.1 m) high waterfall in Devon, part of some Victorian pleasure grounds - Aira ForceAira ForceAira Force is a waterfall in the English Lake District, in the county of Cumbria. The word force is used in many parts of northern England as a synonym for waterfall it comes from the Old Norse language old Norse word fors....
- 20 metre fall at UllswaterUllswaterUllswater is the second largest lake in the English Lake District, being approximately nine miles long and 0.75 miles wide with a maximum depth of slightly more than ....
in the Lake DistrictLake DistrictThe Lake District, also commonly known as The Lakes or Lakeland, is a mountainous region in North West England. A popular holiday destination, it is famous not only for its lakes and its mountains but also for its associations with the early 19th century poetry and writings of William Wordsworth... - Kisdon ForceKisdon ForceKisdon Force is a series of waterfalls on the River Swale in Swaledale, England. The falls are situated at grid reference within the Yorkshire Dales National Park in the county of North Yorkshire, 500 metres downstream from the small hamlet of Keld....
- In SwaledaleSwaledaleSwaledale is one of the northernmost dales in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in northern England. It is the dale of the River Swale on the east side of the Pennines in North Yorkshire.-Geographical overview:...
in the Yorkshire DalesYorkshire DalesThe Yorkshire Dales is the name given to an upland area in Northern England.The area lies within the historic county boundaries of Yorkshire, though it spans the ceremonial counties of North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Cumbria... - East Gill ForceEast Gill ForceEast Gill Force is a waterfalls in Swaledale, 300 metres to the east of the hamlet of Keld, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, England. The falls are located on East Gill at grid reference , just before its confluence with the River Swale at the point where the Pennine Way and...
- In SwaledaleSwaledaleSwaledale is one of the northernmost dales in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in northern England. It is the dale of the River Swale on the east side of the Pennines in North Yorkshire.-Geographical overview:...
in the Yorkshire DalesYorkshire DalesThe Yorkshire Dales is the name given to an upland area in Northern England.The area lies within the historic county boundaries of Yorkshire, though it spans the ceremonial counties of North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Cumbria... - Aysgarth FallsAysgarth FallsAysgarth Falls are a triple flight of waterfalls, surrounded by forest and farmland, carved out by the River Ure over an almost a one-mile stretch on its descent to mid-Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales of England, near the village of Aysgarth...
- In WensleydaleWensleydaleWensleydale is the valley of the River Ure on the east side of the Pennines in North Yorkshire, England.Wensleydale lies in the Yorkshire Dales National Park – one of only a few valleys in the Dales not currently named after its principal river , but the older name, "Yoredale", can still be seen...
in the Yorkshire DalesYorkshire DalesThe Yorkshire Dales is the name given to an upland area in Northern England.The area lies within the historic county boundaries of Yorkshire, though it spans the ceremonial counties of North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Cumbria... - Wain Wath ForceWain Wath ForceWain Wath Force is a waterfall situated on the River Swale in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, England. The falls are located at grid reference , one kilometre upstream from the hamlet of Keld which has three other waterfalls in its vicinity, namely Kisdon Force, East Gill Force...
- In SwaledaleSwaledaleSwaledale is one of the northernmost dales in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in northern England. It is the dale of the River Swale on the east side of the Pennines in North Yorkshire.-Geographical overview:...
in the Yorkshire DalesYorkshire DalesThe Yorkshire Dales is the name given to an upland area in Northern England.The area lies within the historic county boundaries of Yorkshire, though it spans the ceremonial counties of North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Cumbria... - Moss ForceMoss ForceMoss Force is a waterfall situated within the Lake District National Park in the English county of Cumbria. It is located 10 km SW of the town of Keswick at Newlands Hause, the pass between the Newlands Valley and the Buttermere Valley...
- In the Newlands ValleyNewlands ValleyThe Newlands Valley is in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. It is regarded as one of the most picturesque and quiet valleys in the national park, even though it is situated very close to the popular tourist town of Keswick and the busy A66 road.The valley forms part of the civil...
in the Lake DistrictLake DistrictThe Lake District, also commonly known as The Lakes or Lakeland, is a mountainous region in North West England. A popular holiday destination, it is famous not only for its lakes and its mountains but also for its associations with the early 19th century poetry and writings of William Wordsworth... - Mallyan Spout- In Goathlands in the North Yorkshire Moors
Scotland
- Eas a' Chual AluinnEas a' Chual AluinnEas a' Chual Aluinn in the parish of Assynt, Sutherland, Highland, Scotland, is Britain's highest waterfall with a sheer drop of 658 ft . When in full flow it is over three times higher than Niagara Falls....
- 200 m (658 ft), highest waterfall in United Kingdom - Steall WaterfallSteall WaterfallThe spectacular waterfall known variously as An Steall Bàn, Steall Waterfall or Steall Falls is situated in Glen Nevis near Fort William, Highland, Scotland. It is Britain's second highest waterfall with a single drop of 120 metres...
- 120 m 2nd highest waterfall in United Kingdom
Wales
- Aber FallsAber FallsAber Falls is a waterfall located about two miles south of the village of Abergwyngregyn, Gwynedd, Wales....
- Aberdulais FallsAberdulais FallsThe Aberdulais Falls are found on the River Dulais at Aberdulais, near Neath in the county borough of Neath Port Talbot, South Wales. The falls are formed as the river plunges over beds of hard Lower Pennant Sandstone just before meeting the River Neath flowing down the Vale of Neath...
- powering Europe's largest hydro-electric waterwheel - Devil's Appendix (waterfall)Devil's Appendix (waterfall)The Devil's Appendix is the tallest single-drop waterfall in Wales and one of the tallest in the United Kingdom. It is a plunge style waterfall located on the Clogwyn y Geifr cliffs beside the Devil's Kitchen in Cwm Idwal, Snowdonia, Wales....
- Henrhyd WaterfallSgwd HenrhydSgwd Henrhyd in Powys, Wales, is the tallest waterfall in South Wales with a drop of . It lies on National Trust land on the southern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park....
- Pistyll RhaeadrPistyll RhaeadrPistyll Rhaeadr is a waterfall, located a few miles from the village of Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant in Powys, Wales, twelve miles west of Oswestry.- Description :...
- Swallow FallsSwallow FallsSwallow Falls is a name coined by early tourists for the Rhaeadr Ewynnol, , a multiple waterfall system in Wales, located on the Afon Llugwy near Betws-y-Coed, in Conwy county borough. It is visited by tens of thousands of tourists annually....
Ukraine
- Uchan-suUchan-su (waterfall)Uchan-su , is a waterfall on the river Uchan-su on the southern slopes of the Crimean Mountains. The name translates from the Crimean Tatar language for swift water....
- 98 m, highest waterfall in UkraineUkraineUkraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia... - Kamianka waterfall is in Lviv OblastLviv OblastLviv Oblast is an oblast in western Ukraine. The administrative center of the oblast is the city of Lviv.-History:The oblast was created as part of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic on December 4, 1939...
part of Bieszczady MountainsBieszczady MountainsBieszczady is the Polish name for a mountain range in the extreme south-east of Poland, extending into Ukraine and Slovakia... - Shipot waterfall in the Carpathian MountainsCarpathian MountainsThe Carpathian Mountains or Carpathians are a range of mountains forming an arc roughly long across Central and Eastern Europe, making them the second-longest mountain range in Europe...
where an annual festival is held with the same name.
Belize
- Big Rock FallsBig Rock FallsBig Rock Falls is a 150-foot waterfall on Privassion River, in the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve of the Cayo District of southern central Belize....
150 feet (45.7 m) in the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest ReserveMountain Pine Ridge Forest ReserveMountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve is a nature reserve in the Cayo District of southern central Belize. It was established in 1944 to protect and manage the native pine forest...
of the Cayo DistrictCayo DistrictCayo District is a district in the west of the nation of Belize. The District capital is the town of San Ignacio.- Geography :The Cayo District is the largest district in Belize. It is located on the western side of the country which borders Guatemala. The nation's capital, Belmopan, is...
Canada
Niagara FallsNiagara Falls
The Niagara Falls, located on the Niagara River draining Lake Erie into Lake Ontario, is the collective name for the Horseshoe Falls and the adjacent American Falls along with the comparatively small Bridal Veil Falls, which combined form the highest flow rate of any waterfalls in the world and has...
- Alexander FallsAlexander FallsAlexander Falls is a waterfall on Madeley Creek, a tributary of Callaghan Creek in the Callaghan Valley area of the Sea to Sky Country of southwestern British Columbia, Canada...
, Callaghan ValleyCallaghan ValleyThe Callaghan Valley is a wilderness recreation area in the Sea to Sky Country of southwestern, British Columbia, located in the Pacific Ranges of the Coast Mountains 90 km north of Vancouver...
, near Whistler, British Columbia - Athabasca FallsAthabasca FallsAthabasca Falls is a waterfall in Jasper National Park on the upper Athabasca River, approximately 30 kilometres south of the townsite of Jasper, Alberta, and just west of the Icefields Parkway...
, Jasper National ParkJasper National ParkJasper National Park is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, spanning 10,878 km² . It is located in the province of Alberta, north of Banff National Park and west of the City of Edmonton. The park includes the glaciers of the Columbia Icefield, hot springs, lakes, waterfalls and...
, Alberta (24 m) - Bow Glacier FallsBow Glacier FallsBow Glacier Falls is located near Banff, AB. The falls originates from melt water from the Bow Glacier....
, Alberta in Banff National ParkBanff National ParkBanff National Park is Canada's oldest national park, established in 1885 in the Rocky Mountains. The park, located 110–180 kilometres west of Calgary in the province of Alberta, encompasses of mountainous terrain, with numerous glaciers and ice fields, dense coniferous forest, and alpine... - Brandywine FallsBrandywine Falls Provincial ParkBrandywine Falls Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, located adjacent to BC Highway 99 between Garibaldi and Whistler, British Columbia....
, near Whistler, British ColumbiaWhistler, British ColumbiaWhistler is a Canadian resort town in the southern Pacific Ranges of the Coast Mountains in the province of British Columbia, Canada, approximately north of Vancouver... - Bridal Veil FallsBridal Veil Falls Provincial ParkBridal Veil Falls Provincial Park is located on the Trans-Canada Highway just east of Rosedale, British Columbia, Canada, part of the City of Chilliwack...
(also called Bridal Falls) near Rosedale, British ColumbiaRosedale, British ColumbiaRosedale is a farming-based community located in Chilliwack, British Columbia. It serves as a base for many tourists, both in summer and winter. The hills and valleys of British Columbia are popular skiing, snowboarding and dogsledding locations... - Canim FallsCanim FallsCanim Falls is a waterfall on the Canim River between Canim and Mahood Lakes in the Cariboo region of the Central Interior of British Columbia, Canada. It is approximately in height as measured in 1968 , and is cut into a lava plateau associated with the Wells Gray-Clearwater volcanic field which...
, Wells Gray Provincial ParkWells Gray Provincial ParkWells Gray Provincial Park is a large wilderness park located in east-central British Columbia, Canada. The park protects most of the southern, and highest, regions of the Cariboo Mountains and covers 5,250 square kilometres...
, South Cariboo region, British Columbia - Churchill FallsChurchill FallsChurchill Falls are waterfalls named after former British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill. They are high, located on the Churchill River in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada....
, LabradorNewfoundland and LabradorNewfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
245 ft (75 m) - Crescent FallsCrescent FallsCrescent Falls are a series of two waterfalls located on the Bighorn River in west-central Alberta, Canada.The falls are located a few kilometres upstream of the river's confluence with the North Saskatchewan River. A 4.5 kilometer long trail leads north from David Thompson Highway to the falls...
, AlbertaAlbertaAlberta is a province of Canada. It had an estimated population of 3.7 million in 2010 making it the most populous of Canada's three prairie provinces...
, on the David Thompson Highway; 25 meters (82 ft) - Crown Lake Falls, Marble CanyonMarble Canyon (British Columbia)Marble Canyon is a small canyon in the south-central Interior of British Columbia, Canada a few kilometres east of the Fraser River and the community of Pavilion, British Columbia, approximately midway between the towns of Lillooet and Cache Creek. A collapsed karst formation, the canyon's name...
, British Columbia - Dawson FallsDawson FallsDawson Falls is one of seven waterfalls on the Murtle River in Wells Gray Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada.Dawson Falls was named in 1913 by land surveyor Robert Henry Lee after George Herbert Dawson, the Surveyor-General for British Columbia from 1912-1917...
, Wells Gray Provincial ParkWells Gray Provincial ParkWells Gray Provincial Park is a large wilderness park located in east-central British Columbia, Canada. The park protects most of the southern, and highest, regions of the Cariboo Mountains and covers 5,250 square kilometres...
, British Columbia - Della FallsDella FallsDella Falls is a waterfall in Strathcona Provincial Park on Vancouver Island. It is widely regarded as the tallest in Canada, 440 metres , though there is some question as to whether it deserves this title .-Location:...
, British Columbia - 440 m (1,443 ft) - Elk FallsElk Falls Provincial ParkElk Falls Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. It is 1,807 hectares in size and is located at the east end of John Hart Lake on the northwest side of the city of Campbell River, on Vancouver Island.-External links:*...
, near Campbell River, British ColumbiaCampbell River, British ColumbiaCampbell River is a coastal city in British Columbia on the east coast of Vancouver Island at the south end of Discovery Passage, which lies along the important coastal Inside Passage shipping route... - Emperor FallsEmperor FallsEmperor Falls is the largest and best known waterfall on the Robson River in Mount Robson Provincial Park. It is located a short distance downstream of and southwest from the outlet of Berg Lake.- Stature :...
, British Columbia in Mount Robson Provincial ParkMount Robson Provincial ParkMount Robson Provincial Park is a large provincial park in the Canadian Rockies with an area of 2,249 km². The park is located entirely within British Columbia, bordering Jasper National Park in Alberta. The B.C. legislature created the park in 1913, the same year as the first ascent of Mount... - Englishman River FallsEnglishman River Falls Provincial ParkEnglishman River Falls Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada.-External links:**...
, near Nanaimo, British ColumbiaNanaimo, British ColumbiaNanaimo is a city on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It has been dubbed the "Bathtub Racing Capital of the World" and "Harbour City". Nanaimo is also sometimes referred to as the "Hub City" because of its central location on Vancouver Island and due to the layout of the downtown... - Eugenia Falls, in Grey CountyGrey County, OntarioGrey County is a county and census division of the Canadian province of Ontario. The county seat is in Owen Sound. The population was 92,411 in 2006. It is located in the subregion of Southern Ontario named Southwestern Ontario...
, ON - Helen FallsHelen FallsHelen Falls is a waterfall on the Lady Evelyn River within Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater Provincial Park in Temagami, Ontario, Canada. The falls are the highest and most impressive on the Lady Evelyn River with a height more than ....
- Lady Evelyn RiverLady Evelyn RiverThe Lady Evelyn River is a river in Temagami region in Nipissing, Sudbury and Timiskaming Districts, Ontario, Canada. The river begins at the confluence of the North and South Lady Evelyn Rivers and flows to its mouth at the Montreal River...
, OntarioOntarioOntario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
(highest waterfall on the Lady Evelyn River) - Helmcken FallsHelmcken FallsHelmcken Falls is a waterfall on the Murtle River within Wells Gray Provincial Park in British Columbia, Canada. The protection of Helmcken Falls was one of the reasons for the creation of Wells Gray Provincial Park in 1939....
, Wells Gray Provincial ParkWells Gray Provincial ParkWells Gray Provincial Park is a large wilderness park located in east-central British Columbia, Canada. The park protects most of the southern, and highest, regions of the Cariboo Mountains and covers 5,250 square kilometres...
, British Columbia - Horseshoe Falls, OntarioOntarioOntario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
- part of Niagara FallsNiagara FallsThe Niagara Falls, located on the Niagara River draining Lake Erie into Lake Ontario, is the collective name for the Horseshoe Falls and the adjacent American Falls along with the comparatively small Bridal Veil Falls, which combined form the highest flow rate of any waterfalls in the world and has...
, with a 53 m (173 ft) drop - Horseshoe FallsHorseshoe Falls (British Columbia)Horseshoe Falls is one of seven waterfalls on the Murtle River west of Murtle Lake in Wells Gray Provincial Park, east-central British Columbia, Canada. Horseshoe Falls has two steps, apart; the upper drop is high and the lower and much wider drop is high....
, Wells Gray Provincial ParkWells Gray Provincial ParkWells Gray Provincial Park is a large wilderness park located in east-central British Columbia, Canada. The park protects most of the southern, and highest, regions of the Cariboo Mountains and covers 5,250 square kilometres...
, British Columbia - Hunlen FallsHunlen FallsHunlen Falls is a waterfall in the Pacific Ranges of the Coast Mountains of British Columbia, Canada. It is located in Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park, west of the communities of Tatla Lake, Kleena Kleene and Nimpo Lake, and east of Bella Coola. It is the highest waterfall in Canada when measured...
, South Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, British Columbia - Inglis FallsInglis FallsOne of three waterfalls that surround the city of Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada, Inglis Falls is the best known and most visited. Situated in the heart of the 200-hectare Inglis Falls Conservation Area, Inglis Falls is an 18 metre high cascade, created by the Sydenham River meeting the edge of the...
- Owen Sound, OntarioOwen Sound, OntarioOwen Sound , the county seat of Grey County, is a city in Southern Ontario, Canada... - Kakabeka FallsKakabeka FallsKakabeka Falls Provincial Park, established in 1955, covers 5 km² and is managed by Ontario Parks. It surrounds the falls and extends along the Kaministiquia River, which was used centuries ago by Voyageurs, who were the first Europeans to overwinter annually in northern Ontario...
- Thunder BayThunder Bay-In Canada:Thunder Bay is the name of three places in the province of Ontario, Canada along Lake Superior:*Thunder Bay District, Ontario, a district in Northwestern Ontario*Thunder Bay, a city in Thunder Bay District*Thunder Bay, Unorganized, Ontario...
, OntarioOntarioOntario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa.... - Keyhole FallsKeyhole FallsKeyhole Falls is the unofficial name for the largest waterfall along the Lillooet River in British Columbia, Canada. The falls are high and are a punchbowl type of waterfall.It is called Keyhole Falls because it resembles a giant old-fashioned keyhole....
, the largest waterfall along the Lillooet RiverLillooet RiverThe Lillooet River is a major river of the southern Coast Mountains of British Columbia. It begins at Silt Lake, on the southern edge of the Lillooet Crown Icecap about 80 kilometres northwest of Pemberton and about 85 kilometres northwest of Whistler...
in British ColumbiaBritish ColumbiaBritish Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
. - Little Qualicum FallsLittle Qualicum Falls Provincial ParkLittle Qualicum Falls Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, on central Vancouver Island, that encompasses the entire southern shore of Cameron Lake. Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park was originally established as a park in 1940 to protect the old growth Douglas-fir...
, near Qualicum Beach, British ColumbiaQualicum Beach, British ColumbiaQualicum Beach is a town in the Regional District of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. As of the 2006 census, the town had 8,502 people.On the Strait of Georgia on the north-eastern coast of Vancouver Island in the shadow of Mount Arrowsmith, the community has been a popular tourist destination,... - Mahood FallsMahood FallsMahood Falls is a waterfall in Wells Gray Provincial Park located on the Canim River between Canim Lake and Mahood Lake and northeast of 100 Mile House, British Columbia, Canada. The waterfall is high....
, Wells Gray Provincial ParkWells Gray Provincial ParkWells Gray Provincial Park is a large wilderness park located in east-central British Columbia, Canada. The park protects most of the southern, and highest, regions of the Cariboo Mountains and covers 5,250 square kilometres...
, British Columbia - Majerus FallsMajerus FallsMajerus Falls is one of seven waterfalls on the Murtle River west of Murtle Lake in Wells Gray Provincial Park, east-central British Columbia, Canada.Majerus Falls is high and wide, a similar width to Dawson Falls downstream....
, Wells Gray Provincial ParkWells Gray Provincial ParkWells Gray Provincial Park is a large wilderness park located in east-central British Columbia, Canada. The park protects most of the southern, and highest, regions of the Cariboo Mountains and covers 5,250 square kilometres...
, British Columbia - McDiarmid FallsMcDiarmid FallsMcDiarmid Falls is a waterfall on Grouse Creek in Wells Gray Provincial Park, east-central British Columbia, Canada. It is located downstream from Moul Falls and upstream from Grouse Creek's confluence with the Clearwater River....
, Wells Gray Provincial ParkWells Gray Provincial ParkWells Gray Provincial Park is a large wilderness park located in east-central British Columbia, Canada. The park protects most of the southern, and highest, regions of the Cariboo Mountains and covers 5,250 square kilometres...
, British Columbia - McDougall FallsMcDougall FallsMcDougall Falls is a waterfall on the Murtle River in Wells Gray Provincial Park, east-central British Columbia, Canada.McDougall Falls is located 5 km downstream from the Diamond Lagoon of Murtle Lake. It is 14 m high. A hiking trail follows the south shore of the Murtle River from the lagoon...
, Wells Gray Provincial ParkWells Gray Provincial ParkWells Gray Provincial Park is a large wilderness park located in east-central British Columbia, Canada. The park protects most of the southern, and highest, regions of the Cariboo Mountains and covers 5,250 square kilometres...
, British Columbia - Meadow FallsMeadow FallsMeadow Falls is one of seven waterfalls on the Murtle River west of Murtle Lake in Wells Gray Provincial Park, east-central British Columbia, Canada. Meadow Falls is high....
, Wells Gray Provincial ParkWells Gray Provincial ParkWells Gray Provincial Park is a large wilderness park located in east-central British Columbia, Canada. The park protects most of the southern, and highest, regions of the Cariboo Mountains and covers 5,250 square kilometres...
, British Columbia - Montmorency FallsMontmorency FallsThe Montmorency Falls are a large waterfall on the Montmorency River in Quebec, Canada. The falls are located on the boundary between the borough of Beauport, Quebec City, and Boischatel, about 12 km from the heart of old Quebec City...
, QuebecQuebecQuebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
- 83 m (272 ft) - Moul FallsMoul FallsMoul Falls is a waterfall on Grouse Creek in Wells Gray Provincial Park, east-central British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the park's most popular short hiking trails. It is the only waterfall in the park that one can stand behind...
, Wells Gray Provincial ParkWells Gray Provincial ParkWells Gray Provincial Park is a large wilderness park located in east-central British Columbia, Canada. The park protects most of the southern, and highest, regions of the Cariboo Mountains and covers 5,250 square kilometres...
, British Columbia - Nairn FallsNairn Falls Provincial ParkNairn Falls Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada located on the Green River adjacent to British Columbia Highway 99 and the Canadian National Railway line just south of Pemberton and less than twenty minutes north of the resort town of Whistler...
, near Pemberton, British ColumbiaPemberton, British ColumbiaPemberton is a village north of Whistler in the Pemberton Valley of British Columbia in Canada, with a population of 2,192. Until the 1960s the village could be accessed only by train but that changed when Highway 99 was built through Whistler and Pemberton.-Climate:The climate of Pemberton is... - Pissing Mare FallsPissing Mare FallsPissing Mare Falls are located in Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland, Canada. The falls, at 350 metres high, are among the highest in eastern North America and drop from Big Level over Western Brook Pond Fjord into Western Brook Pond....
, Gros Morne National ParkGros Morne National ParkGros Morne National Park is a world heritage site located on the west coast of Newfoundland. At , it is the second largest national park in Atlantic Canada ....
, NewfoundlandNewfoundland and LabradorNewfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
, with a drop of 350 m (1,148 ft) - Ram Falls, AlbertaAlbertaAlberta is a province of Canada. It had an estimated population of 3.7 million in 2010 making it the most populous of Canada's three prairie provinces...
, on Alberta Highway 734Alberta Highway 734Alberta Provincial Highway No. 734 is a highway in western Alberta, Canada that travels through the forested foothills of the Rocky Mountains. It is formerly part of Forestry Trunk Road and is still colloquially referred to as such.... - Shannon FallsShannon Falls Provincial ParkShannon Falls Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. It is located from Vancouver and south of Squamish along the Sea to Sky Highway. Shannon Falls is the third highest waterfall in British Columbia....
, near Squamish, British ColumbiaSquamish, British ColumbiaSquamish is a community and a district municipality in the Canadian province of British Columbia, located at the north end of Howe Sound on the Sea to Sky Highway... - Spahats FallsSpahats FallsSpahats Creek Falls, also called Spahats Falls, is a waterfall on Spahats Creek within Wells Gray Provincial Park of British Columbia, Canada. Common references place the falls at around tall, but taking into account the second tier, it is closer to 75–80 meters tall...
, Wells Gray Provincial ParkWells Gray Provincial ParkWells Gray Provincial Park is a large wilderness park located in east-central British Columbia, Canada. The park protects most of the southern, and highest, regions of the Cariboo Mountains and covers 5,250 square kilometres...
, British Columbia - Sunwapta FallsSunwapta FallsSunwapta Falls is a waterfall of the Sunwapta River located in Jasper National Park, Canada.It is accessible via a short drive off the Icefields Parkway that connects Jasper and Banff National Parks. The falls have a drop of about 18.5 metres. Sunwapta is a native word that means turbulent water...
, Jasper National ParkJasper National ParkJasper National Park is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, spanning 10,878 km² . It is located in the province of Alberta, north of Banff National Park and west of the City of Edmonton. The park includes the glaciers of the Columbia Icefield, hot springs, lakes, waterfalls and...
, Alberta - Takakkaw FallsTakakkaw FallsTakakkaw Falls is a waterfall located in Yoho National Park, near Field, British Columbia, in Canada. Its highest point is 384m from its base, making it the second-highest officially measured waterfall in western Canada, after Della Falls on Vancouver Island...
, British Columbia - Yoho National ParkYoho National ParkYoho National Park is located in the Canadian Rocky Mountains along the western slope of the Continental Divide in southeastern British Columbia. Yoho NP is bordered by Kootenay National Park on the southern side and Banff National Park on the eastern side... - Tews FallsTews FallsTew's Falls, is a 41 metre ribbon waterfall, only a few metres shorter than Niagara Falls, and is the tallest waterfall found in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Located at the Spencer Gorge / Webster's Falls Conservation Area in Greensville, its source is Logie's Creek. It is a short walking distance...
- HamiltonHamilton, OntarioHamilton is a port city in the Canadian province of Ontario. Conceived by George Hamilton when he purchased the Durand farm shortly after the War of 1812, Hamilton has become the centre of a densely populated and industrialized region at the west end of Lake Ontario known as the Golden Horseshoe...
, OntarioOntarioOntario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, with a drop of 41 m, just 11 m short of the height of Niagara's Horseshoe Falls. - Tsusiat Falls, Pacific Rim National Park, near Clo-oose, British ColumbiaClo-oose, British ColumbiaClo-oose is a village of the Ditidaht people in the Canadian province of British Columbia. It is located just southwest of the west end of Nitinat Lake in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve on the west coast of Vancouver Island, about south of Port Alberni...
- Twin Falls, British Columbia - Yoho National Park
- Virginia FallsVirginia Falls (Northwest Territories)Virginia Falls is a waterfall in Nahanni National Park Reserve, Northwest Territories, Canada. It is located on the South Nahanni River, at an elevation of ....
- Nahanni River, NWTNorthwest TerritoriesThe Northwest Territories is a federal territory of Canada.Located in northern Canada, the territory borders Canada's two other territories, Yukon to the west and Nunavut to the east, and three provinces: British Columbia to the southwest, and Alberta and Saskatchewan to the south... - Wilberforce FallsWilberforce FallsWilberforce Falls is an almost 60 meter tall waterfall located in the Wilberforce Gorge of the Hood River in Nunavut, Canada. The falls are one of the few major waterfalls in the world north of the Arctic Circle...
- Hood River, NWTNorthwest TerritoriesThe Northwest Territories is a federal territory of Canada.Located in northern Canada, the territory borders Canada's two other territories, Yukon to the west and Nunavut to the east, and three provinces: British Columbia to the southwest, and Alberta and Saskatchewan to the south...
Costa Rica
- La Fortuna WaterfallLa Fortuna Waterfall, Costa RicaLa Fortuna Waterfall is located in central Costa Rica, in the Alajuela Province. In Spanish, it is known as Catarata Fortuna. The waterfall drops about 70-75 meters and is located at the base of the dormant Chato volcano, about 5.5 km outside of the town of La Fortuna, near the Arenal Volcano...
- La Paz WaterfallLa Paz Waterfall, Costa RicaLa Paz is a waterfall in central Costa Rica. In Spanish, it is known as Catarata de La Paz. It is located north of Alajuela, between Vara Blanca and Cinchona....
Guatemala
- Salto de Chilascó Waterfall
- Tzuul Tak´a, Waterfall
- Pajaj Waterfall
Mexico
- Piedra VoladaPiedra VoladaPiedra Volada Falls is located in Cañon Candameña of the Copper Canyon in Ocampo Municipality in the State of Chihuahua, Mexico. At a height of 1,486 feet , it is the tallest waterfall in Mexico. Piedra Volada is only known to flow during the wet season. It may be viewed from a moderate distance...
- Cola de CaballoCola de CaballoCola de Caballo is a waterfall about 40 km from Monterrey, Mexico, in the town of Villa de Santiago, Nuevo León. It is open to the public and is accessible via a walking path.- References :*...
- Agua Azul
- Basaseachic FallsBasaseachic FallsBasaseachic Falls on the Basaseachic River is the second-highest waterfall in Mexico, located in the Parque Nacional Basaseachic at Cañon Basaseachic in the Copper Canyon region of northwest Mexico, near Creel, Chihuahua...
- LLano Grande
- Cascadas de Apoala
- Cola de Serpiente
United States
Alabama
- DeSoto FallsDeSoto Falls (Alabama)DeSoto Falls is a waterfall located on the West Fork of the Little River near Mentone, Alabama. The falls have carved their own small canyon. They are named after Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto.-External links:**...
– 31.7 m (104 ft) - Noccalula Falls - 27 m (90 ft), GadsdenGadsden, AlabamaThe city of Gadsden is the county seat of Etowah County in the U.S. state of Alabama, and it is located about 65 miles northeast of Birmingham, Alabama. It is the primary city of the Gadsden Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of 103,459. Gadsden is closely associated with the...
- Little River FallsLittle River FallsLittle River Falls is located within the Little River Canyon National Preserve and marks the beginning of the Little River Canyon....
- 14 m (45 ft)
Arkansas
- Hemmed-In-Hollow FallsHemmed-In-Hollow FallsHemmed-In-Hollow Falls is a single drop waterfall located within the Ponca Wilderness Area of the Buffalo National River in northern Arkansas. The height of the falls is 209 feet...
– 64 m (209 ft) sheer - Petit Jean Falls – 21.5 m (70 ft) vertical in Petit Jean State ParkPetit Jean State ParkPetit Jean State Park is a state park in central Arkansas managed by the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism.Petit Jean State Park is located atop Petit Jean Mountain on the Arkansas River in the area between the Ozark and Ouachita mountain ranges, in Conway County, Arkansas.-Legend and...
- Eden Fallshttp://www.realclearwx.com/020809.htm– 16 m (53 ft) vertical in Lost ValleyLost ValleyLost Valley is a valley to the north of Gin Cove and west of Patalamon Mesa on James Ross Island. So named following British Antarctic Survey geological work, 1981–83, in association with Hidden Lake....
- Glory HoleGlory holeGlory hole may refer to:* Glory hole, surface depression produced block caving in underground mining* Glory hole , a type of underwater excavation* Glory hole * Glory hole, reheating furnace for glassblowing...
http://www.realclearwx.com/020109.htm– 9.5 m (31 ft) hole through bluff
Arizona
- Havasu Falls – 37 m (120 ft)
- Mooney Falls – 60 m (196 ft)
- Grand Falls Of The Little Colorado RiverGrand Falls, Arizona' is a natural waterfall system located 30 miles northeast of Flagstaff, Arizona in the Painted Desert on the Navajo Indian Reservation. At 185 feet tall, it is taller than Niagara Falls. It dumps snow melt or monsoon rain into the Little Colorado River below. It is famous for its extremely...
- 56 m (185 ft) - Winn Falls – 120.7 m (396 ft)
California
- Bonita FallsBonita FallsBonita Falls is a set of waterfalls in the San Bernardino National Forest, formed by Bonita Creek, that is said to be 370 or 400 feet in height, but possibly up to 495 feet high because of two undocumented drops in the canyon above. It is the second tallest in the national forest, being surpassed...
– 152 m (500 ft) while flowing - Bridalveil Fall – 189 m (620 ft) sheer when flowing
- Burney FallsBurney FallsBurney Falls is a waterfall on Burney Creek, in McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, Shasta County, California.The water comes from underground springs above and at the falls, which are 129 feet high, and provides an almost constant flow rate of 100 million US gallons per day , even during...
– 39 m (129 ft), spring-fed, 4 m³/s (140 ft³/s) constant flow rate - Chilnualna FallsChilnualna FallsChilnualna Falls is a series of waterfalls totaling 690 feet , located on Chilnualna Creek in the southern section of Yosemite National Park....
– 210 m (690 ft) - Darwin FallsDarwin FallsDarwin Falls is a waterfall located on the western edge of Death Valley National Park near the settlement of Panamint Springs, California. Although there exists a similarly named Darwin Falls Wilderness adjacent to the falls, the falls themselves are located in and administered by Death Valley...
– 24 m (80 ft), split over two sections and the tallest waterfall in Death Valley National ParkDeath Valley National ParkDeath Valley National Park is a national park in the U.S. states of California and Nevada located east of the Sierra Nevada in the arid Great Basin of the United States. The park protects the northwest corner of the Mojave Desert and contains a diverse desert environment of salt-flats, sand dunes,... - Feather FallsFeather FallsFeather Falls is a waterfall located on the Fall River, a tributary of the Middle Fork Feather River, within the Plumas National Forest in the Sierra Nevada; in Butte County, eastern California.-Description:...
– 125 m (410 ft) - McWay FallsMcWay FallsMcWay Falls is an 80 foot waterfall located in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park that flows year-round. Like Alamere Falls, this waterfall is one of only two in the region that are close enough to the ocean to be referred to as "tidefalls"...
– 24 m (80 ft), flowing year-round - Nevada FallNevada FallNevada Fall is a high waterfall on the Merced River in Yosemite National Park, California. It is located below the granite dome, Liberty Cap, at the west end of Little Yosemite Valley. The waterfall is widely recognized by its "bent" shape, in which the water free-falls for roughly the first third...
, Yosemite National Park – 181 m (594 ft), followed by 97 m plunge at Vernal Fall, year-round - Ribbon Fall – 491 m (1612 ft) when flowing
- Silver Strand FallsSilver Strand FallsSilver Strand Falls drops 574 feet along Meadow Brook, at the western end of Yosemite Valley, within Yosemite National Park. The falls are commonly thought to drop 1170 feet , this is incorrect...
– 175 m (574 ft) when flowing - Three Chute FallsThree Chute FallsThree Chute Falls is a waterfall on Tenaya Creek, in Yosemite National Park in the U.S. state of California. The falls are located shortly upstream of Mirror Lake, although they are relatively obscure...
- 24 m (80 ft) on Tenaya Creek, flows highly variable but perennial - Vernal Fall - 97 m (317 ft); on Merced River just downstream of Nevada Fall
- Yosemite FallsYosemite FallsYosemite Falls is the highest measured waterfall in North America. Located in Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada of California, it is a major attraction in the park, especially in late spring when the water flow is at its peak....
– generally considered the highest waterfall in North AmericaNorth AmericaNorth America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
, with a 436 m (1430 ft) in one followed by 98 m (320 ft) in another, flowing year-round - Alamere FallsAlamere FallsAlamere Falls is a waterfall in Point Reyes National Seashore, Marin County, California. Alamere Falls is a rare "tidefall", a waterfall that flows directly into the ocean. It is one of only two in the area, the other being McWay Falls.* Location: Pt...
Colorado
- Chama Falls (upper Chama Basin ) -244 m (800 ft) Colorado's actual highest waterfall, but you will never see it listed as such.
- Bridal Veil Falls (Telluride)Bridal Veil Falls (Telluride)Bridal Veil Falls is a 365 foot waterfall at the end of the box canyon overlooking Telluride, Colorado. Hiking and off-road trails pass by the falls and the power plant at its top. In winter the frozen shape of the falls forms an imposing challenge to intrepid ice climbers.Bridal Veil Falls is a...
- 111 m (365 ft) - Fish Creek FallsFish Creek FallsFish Creek Falls is a waterfall located about 5 miles to the east of Steamboat Springs, Colorado in Routt National Forest. Fish Creek runs from several small lakes in the Rabbit Ears Range of Colorado. In the summertime, the road to Fish Creek Falls becomes often clogged in mid-afternoon with...
– 85 m (280 ft) - Seven FallsSeven FallsSeven Falls is a series of seven cascading waterfalls in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The sum of the height of the seven falls is 181 feet and there are a total of 224 steps on the staircase from the base of the falls to the peak. In the late 19th century, some of the associated property was...
– 55 m (181 ft) - Zapata FallsZapata FallsZapata Falls is a waterfall located in the San Luis Valley near the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in Alamosa County, Colorado. The falls has a drop of . Access to this waterfall entails a mildly steep hike...
– 9 m (30 ft)
Florida
- Falling Waters Falls - 22.3 m (73 ft). Tallest waterfall in Florida. Unusual cascade that drops from limestoneLimestoneLimestone is a sedimentary rock composed largely of the minerals calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate . Many limestones are composed from skeletal fragments of marine organisms such as coral or foraminifera....
outcropping into a sinkholeSinkholeA sinkhole, also known as a sink, shake hole, swallow hole, swallet, doline or cenote, is a natural depression or hole in the Earth's surface caused by karst processes — the chemical dissolution of carbonate rocks or suffosion processes for example in sandstone...
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Georgia
- Amicalola FallsAmicalola Falls State ParkAmicalola Falls State Park is an 829 acre Georgia state park located between Ellijay and Dahlonega in Dawsonville, Georgia. The park's name is derived from a Cherokee language word meaning "tumbling waters". The park is home to Amicalola Falls, a 729-foot waterfall, making it the highest in...
- 222 m (729 ft) - Anna Ruby FallsAnna Ruby FallsAnna Ruby Falls is located near Unicoi State Park in White County near Helen, Georgia. The waterfall is accessible via a half mile trail from a public use area with a small admittance charge...
– 47 m (153 ft) on the Curtis Creek side - Cascade Falls - 183 m (600 ft) cascade with 3 drops, the tallest of which is 80 m (262 ft).
- Cochrans FallsCochrans FallsWith a total vertical drop of 600 feet , Cochrans Falls is tied with Caledonia Cascade as the second tallest waterfall in Georgia. This cascading waterfall is located in Dawson County, northwest of Dawsonville, Georgia and is in the vicinity of the tallest waterfall in the state, Amicalola Falls...
- 183 m (600 ft) cascade. - DeSoto FallsDeSoto Falls (Georgia)The DeSoto Falls of Georgia are located in Lumpkin County, Georgia along Frogtown Creek. There are actually three waterfalls on Frogtown Creek, called Upper DeSoto Falls, Middle Desoto Falls and Lower DeSoto Falls. The upper waterfall drops , the middle waterfall drops and the lower waterfall...
- the upper falls drop about 200 ft (60 m), the middle falls about 80 ft (24 m) and the lower falls cascade about 20 ft 6 m) - Dick's Creek FallsDick's Creek FallsDick's Creek Falls is a waterfall that features a drop of Dicks Creek into the Chattooga River. Located in the Chattahoochee National Forest, it is reached by using the Dick's Creek Trail, which is short trail that connects to the Bartram Trail in eastern Rabun County, Georgia.To reach the...
- 18 m (60 ft) sheer drop over a granite mound into the Chattooga RiverChattooga RiverThe Chattooga River is the main tributary of the Tugaloo River. Its headwaters are located southwest of Cashiers, North Carolina, and it stretches to where it has its confluence with the Tallulah River within Lake Tugalo, held back by the Tugalo Dam... - Dukes Creek Falls – 46 m (150 ft)
- Estatoah FallsEstatoah FallsEstatoah Falls are located on Mud Creek in Rabun County, Georgia. The falls are located on private property and are not open to the public. The falls may be viewed from several places along State Route 246. There are also some smaller falls near Sky Valley, Georgia called Little Estatoah Falls...
- several hundred feet, exact height not known - Holcomb Creek FallsHolcomb Creek FallsHolcomb Creek Falls, located in the Chattooga River Ranger District of the Chattahoochee National Forest in Rabun County, Georgia, drop 120 feet over shoals. There is 1.75 mile loop hiking trail that provides access to both Holcomb Creek Falls and nearby Ammons Creek Falls...
- 37 m (120 ft) - Minnehaha FallsMinnehaha Falls, GeorgiaMinnehaha Falls cascade about 100 feet over a stair-stepped rock formation. They are located on Falls Creek in Rabun County, Georgia within the boundaries of the Chattahoochee National Forest in the Chattooga River Ranger District and are near Lake Rabun. The falls can be reached by a short trail...
– 30.5 m (100 ft) - Toccoa FallsToccoa FallsWith a vertical drop of , the Toccoa Falls waterfall is located on the campus of Toccoa Falls College in Stephens County, Georgia. Toccoa is the Cherokee Indian name for "beautiful"....
– 56 m (186 ft) sheer drop
Idaho
- Shoshone FallsShoshone FallsShoshone Falls is a waterfall on the Snake River located approximately five miles east of Twin Falls, Idaho. Sometimes called the "Niagara of the West," Shoshone Falls is 212 feet high—45 feet higher than Niagara Falls—and flows over a rim 1,000 feet wide.A park overlooking the waterfall is...
– 65 m (212 ft) - Upper Mesa FallsUpper Mesa FallsUpper Mesa Falls is a waterfall on the Henrys Fork in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Upstream from Lower Mesa Falls, it is roughly 16 miles away from Ashton, Idaho.Upper Mesa Falls is roughly 114 feet high and 200 feet wide.-Formation:...
- Lower Mesa FallsLower Mesa FallsLower Mesa Falls is a 65-foot-high waterfall on the Henrys Fork in Caribou-Targhee National Forest. It is downstream of Upper Mesa Falls....
- Twin Falls (Idaho)Twin Falls (Idaho)Twin Falls is a waterfall on the Snake River in southern Idaho in the Snake River Canyon. The falls is a few miles east of its namesake city, Twin Falls. It is upstream of Pillar Falls and Shoshone Falls. Twin Falls is downstream from Milner Dam. Water flow over Twin Falls is controlled by dams...
- Idaho Falls (Idaho)
- Moyie FallsMoyie FallsWith awe-inspiring scenery and easy vehicle accessibility, Moyie Falls is undoubtedly one of Idaho's great natural attractions. Crashing through a rocky canyon, the Moyie River descends in tiered form. While the upper portion plummets 60 to 100 feet under an obsolete bridge connecting the gorge,...
Kentucky
- Cumberland FallsCumberland FallsCumberland Falls, sometimes called the Little Niagara, the Niagara of the South, or the Great Falls, is a large waterfall on the Cumberland River in southeastern Kentucky...
- 21 m (69 ft) drop, home to moonbowMoonbowA moonbow is a rainbow produced by light reflected off the surface of the moon rather than from direct sunlight. Moonbows are relatively faint, due to the smaller amount of light reflected from the surface of the moon...
s when the moon is full, flowing year-round - Bad Branch Falls - 60 ft drop over sandstone cliffs.
- Gabe's Branch Falls - 20 ft drop in Harlan County.
- Quadrule Falls - 12 ft drop in the Wild River in Harlan County.
Maryland
- Cunningham Falls – 26 m (78 ft), cascading waterfall
- Great Falls (Potomac River) - 16 m (76 ft), cascading waterfall
- Kilgore Falls - 5 m (17 ft),free-falling
- Muddy Creek Falls – 17 m (53 ft), the highest free falling waterfall in Maryland
Massachusetts
- Bash Bish FallsBash Bish FallsBash Bish Falls, a waterfall in Bash Bish Falls State Park in the Taconic Mountains of southwestern Massachusetts , is the highest waterfall in the state...
- 61 m (200 ft), The falls are made up of a series of cascades with the final cascade being split into twin falls by a jutting rock, dropping in an 80-foot (24 m) "V" over boulders to a serene pool below.
Michigan
- Agate Falls – 12 m (40 ft) cascades on the Ontonagon RiverOntonagon RiverThe Ontonagon River is a river flowing to Lake Superior on the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan in the United States. The main stem of the river is 25 mi long and is formed by a confluence of several longer branches, portions of which have been collectively designated as a National Wild...
- Alger FallsAnna River (Michigan)The Anna is a small river in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. The mouth of the river is at in the city of Munising on the South Bay of the Grand Island Harbor on Lake Superior....
- on the Anna RiverAnna River (Michigan)The Anna is a small river in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. The mouth of the river is at in the city of Munising on the South Bay of the Grand Island Harbor on Lake Superior.... - Algonquin Falls - on the Black RiverBlack River (Gogebic County)The Black River is a river in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan, flowing mostly in Gogebic County into Lake Superior at . Its source at is a boreal wetland on the border with Iron County, Wisconsin...
- Bond FallsBond FallsBond Falls is a waterfall on the middle branch of the Ontonagon River, a few miles east of Paulding in Haight Township in southern Ontonagon County, Michigan. The site is near U.S. Highway 45 in the western portion of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The waterfalls are listed by the state of...
– 15 m (50 ft) cascades on the Ontonagon RiverOntonagon RiverThe Ontonagon River is a river flowing to Lake Superior on the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan in the United States. The main stem of the river is 25 mi long and is formed by a confluence of several longer branches, portions of which have been collectively designated as a National Wild... - Bridal Veil Falls – 30 m (100 ft) slide into Lake SuperiorLake SuperiorLake Superior is the largest of the five traditionally-demarcated Great Lakes of North America. It is bounded to the north by the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of Minnesota, and to the south by the U.S. states of Wisconsin and Michigan. It is the largest freshwater lake in the...
, in Pictured Rocks National LakeshorePictured Rocks National LakeshorePictured Rocks National Lakeshore is a U.S. National Lakeshore on the shore of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, United States. It extends for 42 miles along the shore and covers... - Chapel Falls – 9 m (30 ft) cascades in Pictured Rocks National LakeshorePictured Rocks National LakeshorePictured Rocks National Lakeshore is a U.S. National Lakeshore on the shore of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, United States. It extends for 42 miles along the shore and covers...
- Chippewa Falls - 3 m (10 ft) on the Black RiverBlack River (Gogebic County)The Black River is a river in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan, flowing mostly in Gogebic County into Lake Superior at . Its source at is a boreal wetland on the border with Iron County, Wisconsin...
- Douglass Houghton Falls - 30 m (100 ft)
- Eagle River Falls – 18 m (60 ft) on a dam
- Gorge Falls – 6.1 m (20 ft) on the Black RiverBlack River (Gogebic County)The Black River is a river in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan, flowing mostly in Gogebic County into Lake Superior at . Its source at is a boreal wetland on the border with Iron County, Wisconsin...
- Great Conglomerate FallsGreat Conglomerate FallsGreat Conglomerate Falls drops on the Black River in Michigan. It is split into two drops in the summertime when water is lower. The falls takes its name from the large conglomerate outcropping in the middle of the river that forms the segmented appearance of it....
– 9 m (30 ft) on the Black RiverBlack River (Gogebic County)The Black River is a river in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan, flowing mostly in Gogebic County into Lake Superior at . Its source at is a boreal wetland on the border with Iron County, Wisconsin... - Horseshoe FallsAnna River (Michigan)The Anna is a small river in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. The mouth of the river is at in the city of Munising on the South Bay of the Grand Island Harbor on Lake Superior....
- 3 m (10 ft) on the Anna RiverAnna River (Michigan)The Anna is a small river in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. The mouth of the river is at in the city of Munising on the South Bay of the Grand Island Harbor on Lake Superior.... - Hungarian Falls – 15 m (50 ft) group of many waterfalls on the Hungarian River
- Laughing Whitefish Falls – 30 m (100 ft)
- Mackinac FallsMackinac FallsMackinac Falls is a drowned 100-foot -high waterfall formation under the waters of Lake Huron. The formation, which lies approximately 1 mile east of Arch Rock on Mackinac Island, was the former outflow point for water flowing eastward from postglacial Lake Michigan...
- 30 m (100 ft) drowned falls east of Arch RockArch Rock (Mackinac Island)Arch Rock is a geologic formation on Mackinac Island in Michigan. It is a natural limestone arch formed during the Nipissing post-glacial period, a period of high Lake Huron levels following the end of the Wisconsin glaciation... - Manabezho FallsManabezho FallsManabezho Falls is a waterfall on the Presque Isle River and is located in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Gogebic County, Michigan. With a drop of approximately 25 feet and a crest of 150 feet, it is the largest of the waterfalls on the river. It is below Manido Falls and...
– 8 m (25 ft) on Presque Isle RiverPresque Isle RiverThe Presque Isle River runs through the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and empties into Lake Superior. Along its course, it flows through the Ottawa National Forest and Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. It has 300 mi2 of drainage area in Upper Michigan and Northern Wisconsin.Several...
in the Porcupine MountainsPorcupine MountainsThe Porcupine Mountains, or Porkies, are a group of small mountains spanning across the northwestern Upper Peninsula of Michigan in Ontonagon and Gogebic counties, near the shore of Lake Superior. The area is part of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park... - Manido FallsManido FallsManido Falls is a waterfall on the Presque Isle River and is located in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Gogebic County, Michigan. With a drop of approximately 15 feet, it is the smallest of the waterfalls on the river. It has a crest between 50 and 150 feet, depending on the...
– 4.3 m (15 ft) on Presque Isle RiverPresque Isle RiverThe Presque Isle River runs through the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and empties into Lake Superior. Along its course, it flows through the Ottawa National Forest and Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. It has 300 mi2 of drainage area in Upper Michigan and Northern Wisconsin.Several...
in the Porcupine MountainsPorcupine MountainsThe Porcupine Mountains, or Porkies, are a group of small mountains spanning across the northwestern Upper Peninsula of Michigan in Ontonagon and Gogebic counties, near the shore of Lake Superior. The area is part of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park... - Miners FallsMiners FallsMiners Falls is a waterfall located on Miners River in the western portion of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Alger County, Michigan. The falls drops about over a sandstone outcrop with a crest. The falls can be accessed by trail, with stairs leading to a lookout.-References:**...
– 12 m (40 ft) sheer drop in Pictured Rocks National LakeshorePictured Rocks National LakeshorePictured Rocks National Lakeshore is a U.S. National Lakeshore on the shore of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, United States. It extends for 42 miles along the shore and covers... - Mosquito Falls – 3.0 m (10 ft) in Pictured Rocks National LakeshorePictured Rocks National LakeshorePictured Rocks National Lakeshore is a U.S. National Lakeshore on the shore of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, United States. It extends for 42 miles along the shore and covers...
- Munising FallsMunising FallsMunising Falls is a waterfall located in Munising in the western-most portion of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Alger County. The falls drops about over a sandstone cliff. With the exception of the spring thaw, the amount of water falling is relatively small...
– 15 m (50 ft) sheer drop in Pictured Rocks National LakeshorePictured Rocks National LakeshorePictured Rocks National Lakeshore is a U.S. National Lakeshore on the shore of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, United States. It extends for 42 miles along the shore and covers... - Narrows Falls - on the Black RiverBlack River (Gogebic County)The Black River is a river in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan, flowing mostly in Gogebic County into Lake Superior at . Its source at is a boreal wetland on the border with Iron County, Wisconsin...
- Nawadaha FallsNawadaha FallsNawadaha Falls is a waterfall on the Presque Isle River and is located in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Gogebic County, Michigan. The falls has a drop of approximately 15 feet and a crest of 50–150 feet. It is above both Manido Falls and Manabezho Falls. Access to this...
– 4.3 m (15 ft) on Presque Isle River in the Porcupine MountainsPorcupine MountainsThe Porcupine Mountains, or Porkies, are a group of small mountains spanning across the northwestern Upper Peninsula of Michigan in Ontonagon and Gogebic counties, near the shore of Lake Superior. The area is part of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park... - Ocqueoc Falls – 3.0 m (10 ft) only waterfall of importance in the Lower Peninsula
- O-kun-de-Kun Falls – 9 m (30 ft)
- Potawatomi Falls – 12 m (40 ft) on the Black RiverBlack River (Gogebic County)The Black River is a river in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan, flowing mostly in Gogebic County into Lake Superior at . Its source at is a boreal wetland on the border with Iron County, Wisconsin...
- Rainbow Falls (Michigan) – 13.9 m (45 ft) on the Black RiverBlack River (Gogebic County)The Black River is a river in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan, flowing mostly in Gogebic County into Lake Superior at . Its source at is a boreal wetland on the border with Iron County, Wisconsin...
- Sable FallsSable FallsSable Falls is a waterfall located on Sable Creek in the eastern-most portion of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Alger County, Michigan. The main access road to the falls is H-58 west of Grand Marais, Michigan. The falls tumbles 75 feet over Munising and Jacobsville sandstone formations. ...
– 4.3 m (15 ft) in Pictured Rocks National LakeshorePictured Rocks National LakeshorePictured Rocks National Lakeshore is a U.S. National Lakeshore on the shore of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, United States. It extends for 42 miles along the shore and covers... - Sandstone Falls – 8 m (25 ft) on the Black RiverBlack River (Gogebic County)The Black River is a river in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan, flowing mostly in Gogebic County into Lake Superior at . Its source at is a boreal wetland on the border with Iron County, Wisconsin...
- Spray Falls – 21.6 m (70 ft) sheer drop into Lake SuperiorLake SuperiorLake Superior is the largest of the five traditionally-demarcated Great Lakes of North America. It is bounded to the north by the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of Minnesota, and to the south by the U.S. states of Wisconsin and Michigan. It is the largest freshwater lake in the...
, in Pictured Rocks National LakeshorePictured Rocks National LakeshorePictured Rocks National Lakeshore is a U.S. National Lakeshore on the shore of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, United States. It extends for 42 miles along the shore and covers... - Sturgeon FallsSturgeon River Gorge WildernessThe Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness is a unit within the Ottawa National Forest. It is located in Baraga County and Houghton County within the U.S. state of Michigan. The wilderness is accessible from M-28, which runs south of the unit in a west-to-east direction...
- 4.6 m (15 ft) on the Sturgeon RiverSturgeon River (Houghton County, Michigan)Sturgeon River is a river in Baraga County and Houghton County counties in the U.S. state of Michigan. of the river were added to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System in 1992.-Description:... - Tahquamenon Falls, LowerTahquamenon FallsThe Tahquamenon Falls are two different waterfalls on the Tahquamenon River. Both sets are located near Lake Superior in the eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The water is notably brown in color from the tannins leached from the cedar swamps which the river drains...
- on the Tahquamenon RiverTahquamenon RiverThe Tahquamenon River is a long blackwater river in the U.S. state of Michigan that flows in a generally eastward direction through the eastern end of the Upper Peninsula. It drains approximately of the Upper Peninsula, including large sections of Luce County and Chippewa County... - Tahquamenon Falls, UpperTahquamenon FallsThe Tahquamenon Falls are two different waterfalls on the Tahquamenon River. Both sets are located near Lake Superior in the eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The water is notably brown in color from the tannins leached from the cedar swamps which the river drains...
– 15 m (50 ft) drop, 61 m (200 ft) wide on the Tahquamenon RiverTahquamenon RiverThe Tahquamenon River is a long blackwater river in the U.S. state of Michigan that flows in a generally eastward direction through the eastern end of the Upper Peninsula. It drains approximately of the Upper Peninsula, including large sections of Luce County and Chippewa County... - Wagner FallsWagner Falls Scenic SiteThe Wagner Falls Scenic Site is a waterfall and state park located in Munising Township, in central Alger County, Michigan, United States. The waterfall is 2 miles south of Munising, Michigan near the junction of M-28 and M-94....
Minnesota
- Gooseberry Falls on Minnesota's North ShoreNorth Shore (Lake Superior)The North Shore of Lake Superior runs from Duluth, Minnesota, United States, at the southwestern end of the lake, to Thunder Bay and Nipigon, Ontario, Canada, in the north to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, in the east...
of Lake SuperiorLake SuperiorLake Superior is the largest of the five traditionally-demarcated Great Lakes of North America. It is bounded to the north by the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of Minnesota, and to the south by the U.S. states of Wisconsin and Michigan. It is the largest freshwater lake in the...
. - High Falls of the Pigeon RiverPigeon River (Minnesota-Ontario)The Pigeon River forms part of the US-Canada border between the State of Minnesota and the Province of Ontario west of Lake Superior. In pre-industrial times the river was a waterway of great importance for transportation and trade.-Geography:...
- 37 m (120 ft) waterfall Grand Portage State ParkGrand Portage State ParkGrand Portage State Park is a state park at the northeastern tip of Minnesota, USA, on the Canada – United States border. It contains a waterfall, the tallest in the state, on the Pigeon River. The High Falls and other waterfalls and rapids upstream necessitated a historically important portage...
, Minnesota and Pigeon River Provincial Park, Ontario on the U.S.-Canada BorderCanada-United States borderThe Canada–United States border, officially known as the International Boundary, is the longest border in the world. The terrestrial boundary is 8,891 kilometers long, including 2,475 kilometres shared with Alaska... - Minnehaha FallsMinnehaha FallsMinnehaha Creek is a tributary of the Mississippi River located in Hennepin County, Minnesota that extends from Lake Minnetonka in the west and flows east for 22 miles through several suburbs west of Minneapolis and then through south Minneapolis. Including Lake Minnetonka, the watershed for the...
– 16 m (53 ft), with a flow that varies and can freeze in winter - Saint Anthony FallsSaint Anthony FallsSaint Anthony Falls, or the Falls of Saint Anthony, located northeast of downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, was the only natural major waterfall on the Upper Mississippi River. The natural falls was replaced by a concrete overflow spillway after it partially collapsed in 1869...
- the only waterfall on the Mississippi RiverMississippi RiverThe Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Flowing entirely in the United States, this river rises in western Minnesota and meanders slowly southwards for to the Mississippi River Delta at the Gulf of Mexico. With its many tributaries, the Mississippi's watershed drains...
until replaced by dams in the 19th century - Hidden Falls - located in Nerstrand Big Woods State Park, Minnesota.
- Pickwick Falls - located in Pickwick Village, Minnesota.
- Vermillion Falls - located in Hastings, MinnesotaHastings, MinnesotaHastings is a city in Dakota counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota, near the confluence of the Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers. The population was 22,172 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Dakota County. The bulk of Hastings is in Dakota County; only a small part of the city extends...
. - Cannon Falls - located in Cannon Falls, MinnesotaCannon Falls, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 3,795 people, 1,550 households, and 996 families residing in the city. The population density was 946.4 people per square mile . There were 1,611 housing units at an average density of 401.8 per square mile...
. - Minneopa Falls - located in Mankato, MinnesotaMankato, MinnesotaMankato is a city in Blue Earth, Nicollet, and Le Sueur counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 39,309 at the 2010 census, making it the fourth largest city in Minnesota outside of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. The county seat of Blue Earth County, it is located...
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Missouri
- Marvel CaveMarvel CaveMarvel Cave is a National Natural Landmark located just west of Branson, Missouri, on top of Roark Mountain in Stone County. The cave was known by the Osage Indians in the early 16th century, after a tribe member fell through the cave's main entrance, a sinkhole. There is evidence that in 1541...
- 50 ft (15.2 m) subterranean waterfall, plus others - Mina Sauk FallsTaum Sauk Mountain State ParkTaum Sauk Mountain State Park is located in the Saint Francois Mountains in the Missouri Ozarks. It is centered around Taum Sauk Mountain, the highest point in the state....
– 132 ft (40.2 m), highest waterfall in Missouri
Montana
- Rainbow FallsRainbow Falls (Missouri River)Rainbow Falls is a waterfall on the Missouri River in Great Falls, Montana, just upstream from Crooked Falls and downstream from Colter Falls and Rainbow Dam. It is 47 feet high and 1,320 feet wide. The waterfall is part of the five Great Falls of the Missouri...
– 13 m (47 ft), 1320 feet (402.3 m) wide, flows controlled by Rainbow DamRainbow DamRainbow Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Missouri River, high and long, located six miles northeast of Great Falls in the U.S. state of Montana and just upstream of Rainbow Falls, a 45 ft waterfall that is the third of the five Great Falls of the Missouri. The dam, built in 1910, generates...
New Hampshire
- Acworth Gorge – 18 m (60 ft), on the Cold RiverCold River (Connecticut River)The Cold River is a 22.6 mile long river located in western New Hampshire in the United States. It is a tributary of the Connecticut River, which flows to Long Island Sound....
- Amoskeag FallsAmoskeag FallsThe Amoskeag Falls are a set of waterfalls located in Manchester, New Hampshire on the Merrimack River.- History :"Amoskeag" derives from the Pennacook word "Namoskeag," which roughly translates as "good fishing place.” Here, the Merrimack River drops 50 feet...
– 15 m (50 ft), on the Merrimack RiverMerrimack RiverThe Merrimack River is a river in the northeastern United States. It rises at the confluence of the Pemigewasset and Winnipesaukee rivers in Franklin, New Hampshire, flows southward into Massachusetts, and then flows northeast until it empties into the Atlantic Ocean at Newburyport... - Arethusa FallsArethusa FallsArethusa Falls is a waterfall in the White Mountains of New Hampshire in the United States. The waterfall occurs when the headwaters of Bemis Brook tumble over a granite cliff on the western slope of Crawford Notch...
– 54 m (176 ft), on Bemis Brook - Beaver Brook Falls – 30 m (100 ft), on Beaver Brook
- Cascading Falls – on Pond Brook
- Crystal Cascade – 24 m (80 ft), on the Cutler River
- Crystal Falls – 17 m (55 ft), on Phillips BrookPhillips BrookPhillips Brook is a 19.6 mile long river in northern New Hampshire in the United States. It is a tributary of the Upper Ammonoosuc River and part of the Connecticut River watershed....
- Diana's Baths – 23 m (75 ft), on Lucy Brook
- Dixville Flume – 5 m (18 ft), on Flume Brook
- Flume Cascade – 91 m (300 ft), in Crawford Notch State ParkCrawford Notch State ParkCrawford Notch State Park is located on U.S. Highway 302, in northern New Hampshire, between Bretton Woods and Bartlett. The park occupies the center of Crawford Notch, a major pass through the White Mountains.-External links:*...
- Garfield Falls – 12 m (40 ft), on the East Branch Dead Diamond RiverEast Branch Dead Diamond RiverThe East Branch of the Dead Diamond River is a long river in northern New Hampshire in the United States. It is a tributary of the Dead Diamond River, located in the Androscoggin River watershed of Maine and New Hampshire....
- Glen Ellis Falls – 20 m (64 ft), on the Ellis River
- Huntington Cascades – 21 m (68 ft), on Cascade Brook
- Jackson Falls – 30 m (100 ft), on Wildcat Brook
- Kedron Flume – 46 m (150 ft), on Kedron Brook
- Ripley Falls – 33 m (108 ft), on Avalanche Brook
- Rocky Gorge – 4 m (12 ft) on the Swift RiverSwift River (Saco River)The Swift River is a river in the White Mountains of New Hampshire in the United States. It is a tributary of the Saco River, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean in Maine....
- Sabbaday Falls – 12 m (40 ft), on Sabbaday Brook
- Silver Cascade – 195 m (640 ft), a series of waterfalls in Crawford Notch State ParkCrawford Notch State ParkCrawford Notch State Park is located on U.S. Highway 302, in northern New Hampshire, between Bretton Woods and Bartlett. The park occupies the center of Crawford Notch, a major pass through the White Mountains.-External links:*...
- Thompson Falls – 46 m (150 ft), on Thompson Brook
New Jersey
- Great Falls (Passaic River)Great Falls (Passaic River)The Great Falls of the Passaic River is a prominent waterfall, high, on the Passaic River in the city of Paterson in Passaic County in northern New Jersey in the United States. The Congress authorized its establishment as a National Historical Park in 2009...
- 23 m (77 ft) drop. located in Paterson, New Jersey.
New York
- American FallsAmerican FallsThe American Falls is one of three waterfalls that together are known as Niagara Falls on the Niagara River along the Canada-U.S. border. Unlike the much larger Horseshoe Falls, of which two-thirds of the falls is located in Ontario, Canada and one-third in New York State, United States, the...
- part of Niagara FallsNiagara FallsThe Niagara Falls, located on the Niagara River draining Lake Erie into Lake Ontario, is the collective name for the Horseshoe Falls and the adjacent American Falls along with the comparatively small Bridal Veil Falls, which combined form the highest flow rate of any waterfalls in the world and has...
with a drop of 52 m (170 ft), flowing year-round - Buttermilk Falls - 4.8 m (16 ft) located in Schaghticoke, NY along the Tomhannock Creek.
- Cohoes FallsCohoes FallsCohoes Falls is a waterfall on the Mohawk River shared by the city of Cohoes and the town of Waterford, New York, United States. Discovered by the indigenous Mohawk tribe, the falls were originally called Ga-ha-oose, which is believed to mean "The Place of the Falling Canoe." Cohoes historian...
- 20 m (65 ft) drop - High Falls - 29 m (96 ft), located in downtown Rochester, New YorkRochester, New YorkRochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City...
- Indian Chimney FallsIndian Chimney FallsIndian Chimney Falls is a 60-foot waterfall in Lansing, New York. It is named after a nearby shale formation formed by a creek. The creek with its waterfall are a hanging valley entering as a tributary to the glaciated main valley of Cayuga Lake....
- 18 m (60 ft) drop, at Indian Chimney Farm - Kaaterskill FallsKaaterskill FallsKaaterskill Falls is a two-drop waterfall located near in the eastern Catskill Mountains of New York, on the north side of Kaaterskill Clove, between the hamlets of Haines Falls and Palenville in Greene County's Town of Hunter...
- 53 m (175 ft) vertical drop for upper falls, total drop for two tier falls is 79 m (260 ft) - Lucifer Falls - 35 m (115 ft) waterfall located in Robert H. Treman State Park
- Taughannock FallsTaughannock Falls State ParkTaughannock Falls State Park is located in the Town of Ulysses in Tompkins County, New York, in the United States. The park is northwest of Ithaca near Trumansburg, New York...
- 66 m (215 ft) single, vertical drop, flowing year-round - VerKeerderkill FallsVerKeerderkill FallsVerKeerderkill Falls is the highest waterfall in Sam's Point Preserve in the Shawangunk Mountains in the town of Shawangunk, Ulster County, New York. It is 180 feet tall and has a 3-mile long trail going to it branching off from the main trail, which is in Sam's Point Preserve. The waterfall is...
- 54.6 m (180 ft) sheer drop - Buttermilk Falls, located in Buttermilk Falls State ParkButtermilk Falls State ParkButtermilk Falls State Park is located southwest of Ithaca, New York, USA. Like Robert H. Treman State Park, the initial grant of land for the park came from Robert and Laura Treman, in 1924....
- Salmon River Falls, with a 110 feet (33.5 m) drop, is located in the town of Orwell, Oswego County, New York State. (The "Salmon River Falls Unique Area" is a 112 acre (0.45324832 km²) parcel maintained around it for recreational purposes.)
North Carolina
- Batson Creek Falls - 34 m (110 ft) waterfall that meets Connestee Falls in Transylvania County, NC.
- Bridal Veil Falls (DuPont State Forest)Bridal Veil Falls (DuPont State Forest)Bridal Veil Falls is a waterfall in the DuPont State Forest, on the Little River, near Brevard, North Carolina.-Geology:The waterfall begins as a slide which drops over a ledge approximately four feet high. The river then continues down a long, sloping, ever-steepening granite slope before plunging...
- 37 m (120 ft) waterfall located in the DuPont State ForestDuPont State ForestDuPont State Forest is a 10,000 acre tract, located in Henderson and Transylvania counties of North Carolina. The name originates from the fact that the DuPont company arranged the sale of the original tract to the state. Portions of the forest formerly contained a manufacturing facility for the...
in North CarolinaNorth CarolinaNorth Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
. - Bridal Veil Falls (Macon County)Bridal Veil Falls (Macon County)Bridal Veil Falls is a 45-foot waterfall located in the Nantahala National Forest, northwest of Highlands, North Carolina. With a short curve of roadway located behind the falls, it has the distinction of being the only waterfall in the state that one can drive a vehicle under.-Geology:Bridal Veil...
- 13.9 m (45 ft) drop directly next to U.S. Highway 64 in Macon County, NC. - Bull Cove FallsBull Cove FallsBull Cove Falls is a waterfall located in the southwestern Appalachian Mountains in North Carolina.-Geology:Bull Cove Creek rises just north of the border of North Carolina and Georgia. The creek flows west over the falls, eventually merging into Beech Creek, a tributary of the Tallulah River...
- 12.1 m (45 ft) 2-tiered cascade in the Southern Nantahala WildernessSouthern Nantahala WildernessThe Southern Nantahala Wilderness was designated in 1984 and currently consists of . Approximately are located in Georgia in the Chattahoochee National Forest and approximately are located in North Carolina in the Nantahala National Forest. The Wilderness is managed by the United States Forest... - Buttermilk Falls (North Carolina) - a sliding falls near RosmanRosman, North CarolinaRosman is a town in Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 490 at the 2000 census. The northern terminus of U.S. Route 178 is less than one mile northwest of Rosman on U.S...
- Cascade Falls (Falls Creek)Cascade Falls (Falls Creek)Cascade Falls, also called "The Cascades", is a waterfall located at E. B. Jeffress Park on the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, USA.- Geology :...
- 15 m (50 ft) sliding cascade. Also called "The Cascades". - Connestee Falls - 26 m (85 ft) tiered cascade that meets Batson Creek Falls in Transylvania County, NC.
- Corbin Creek FallsCorbin Creek FallsCorbin Creek Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina on Corbin Creek near Upper Whitewater Falls. As with most of North Carolina's waterfalls, it is in the mountainous area of the state. There is a cluster of falls in the area where the borders of Georgia and the Carolinas come together...
- 183 m (600 ft) series of cascades - Courthouse FallsCourthouse FallsCourthouse Falls is a waterfall in Western North Carolina, located near Balsam Grove.-Geology:Courthouse Creek flows near in the Pisgah National Forest near a mountain called the Devil's Courthouse. Courthouse Creek flows through a narrow chute into a natural amphitheater of bedrock.-Visiting the...
- 12 m (40 ft) waterfall near Devil's Courthouse MountainDevil's CourthouseDevil's Courthouse refers to two locations:* A great overhang of Whiteside Mountain in Jackson County, NC* A mountain in Transylvania County, NCThis article concerns the mountain in Transylvania County, NC....
. - Cullasaja FallsCullasaja FallsCullasaja Falls is a waterfall in Southwestern North Carolina. The waterfall is located on the Cullasaja River in the Nantahala National Forest and is part of the Mountain Waters Scenic Byway. Cullasaja comes from a Cherokee word meaning "honey locust place."-Geology:The falls is the last major...
- 61 m (200 ft) falls in Macon County, NC - Douglas FallsDouglas FallsDouglas Falls are a 60 foot waterfall located in Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA. It is on a tributary of Waterfall Creek which flows into the Ivy River, and it is within the Big Ivy section of the Pisgah National Forest. The stream flows off the slope of Craggy Pinnacle, starting just below...
- 21.6 m (70 ft) plunging falls. - Dry Falls - 20 m (65 ft) sheer drop over an overhanging bluff, allowing visitors to walk behind the falls
- Eastatoe FallsEastatoe FallsEastatoe Falls is a waterfall in Western North Carolina, United States, located on private property near Rosman.-Shoal Creek:Shoal Creek rises in the Pisgah National Forest between Nancy Mountain and Burnt Mountain near the Eastatoe Gap. The creek descends over 200 feet over a quarter mile,...
- 18 m (60 ft) cascading falls located on private property near RosmanRosman, North CarolinaRosman is a town in Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 490 at the 2000 census. The northern terminus of U.S. Route 178 is less than one mile northwest of Rosman on U.S...
. - Glassmine FallsGlassmine FallsGlassmine Falls is an ephemeral waterfall in Buncombe County, North Carolina, on Glassmine Branch, near Dillingham, North Carolina.-Geology:When it flows, the falls slides down the rock face of Blackstop Knob Mountain down to the North Fork Swannanoa River. The flow is not constant and can...
- 271 m (800 ft) ephemeral sliding waterfall viewable from the Blue Ridge ParkwayBlue Ridge ParkwayThe Blue Ridge Parkway is a National Parkway and All-American Road in the United States, noted for its scenic beauty. It runs for 469 miles , mostly along the famous Blue Ridge, a major mountain chain that is part of the Appalachian Mountains...
in Buncombe County, North CarolinaBuncombe County, North Carolina-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 206,330 people, 85,776 households, and 55,668 families residing in the county. The population density was 314 people per square mile . There were 93,973 housing units at an average density of 143 per square mile... - Hickory Nut FallsHickory Nut FallsHickory Nut Falls, also known as Hickorynut Falls, is a waterfall located at Chimney Rock State Park in Rutherford County, North Carolina.-History:...
- 124 m (404 ft) horsetail waterfall at Chimney Rock ParkChimney Rock ParkChimney Rock State Park is a North Carolina state park in Chimney Rock, Rutherford County, North Carolina in the United States. The park is located southeast of Asheville, North Carolina, and is owned by the state of North Carolina.... - Hidden FallsHidden Falls (Hanging Rock)Hidden Falls is a waterfall in North Central North Carolina, located in Hanging Rock State Park in Stokes County.-Geology:The waterway is Indian Creek, which flows through Hanging Rock State Park, which continues down to Window Falls.-Visiting the Falls:...
- 3.7 m (12 ft) falls at Hanging Rock State ParkHanging Rock State ParkHanging Rock State Park is a North Carolina state park in Stokes County, North Carolina in the United States. The park is north of Winston-Salem and is located approximately from Danbury in Stokes County.-History:... - High Falls (DuPont State Forest)High Falls (DuPont State Forest)High Falls, on the Little River in Transylvania County, is a 125 ft waterfall located in the DuPont State Forest, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.- Geology :...
- 38 m (125 ft) drop. - High Shoals FallsHigh Shoals FallsHigh Shoals Falls is a waterfall in Burke County, North Carolina.-Geology:The waterfall is on the Jacob's Fork River, flowing over a large rock outcropping in the South Mountains of North Carolina...
- 24.3 m (80 ft), at South Mountains State ParkSouth Mountains State ParkSouth Mountains State Park is a North Carolina state park in Burke County, North Carolina in the United States. Located near Connellys Springs, North Carolina, it covers 16,664 acres and includes part of the South Mountains, a branch of the Blue Ridge Mountains.High Shoals Falls is the... - Hooker FallsHooker FallsHooker Falls is a 14-foot waterfall located in the DuPont State Forest, southeast of Brevard, North Carolina.-Geology:Hooker Falls flows on the Little River through the DuPont State Forest...
- 4 m (14 ft) drop, seen in Last of the Mohicans - Key FallsKey FallsKey Falls, on is a 50 ft waterfall located near Brevard, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.- Geology :Key Falls is a waterfall with a very small watershed located on an unnamed tributary of the French Broad River...
- 15 m (50 ft) waterfall near BrevardBrevard, North CarolinaBrevard is a town in Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States. The 2005 population estimate by the United States Census Bureau was 6,643. It is the county seat of Transylvania County....
in Transylvania County. - Linville FallsLinville FallsLinville Falls is a waterfall located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina in the United States. The falls move in several distinct steps, beginning in a twin set of upper falls, moving down a small gorge, and finally culminating in a high-volume drop. It is named for the Linville...
- 46 m (150 ft) drop over several steps, culminating in a large 45 ft (13.7 m) drop - Looking Glass FallsLooking Glass FallsLooking Glass Falls is a waterfall in Western North Carolina, located near Brevard.-Natural history:The name comes from Looking Glass Rock, which resembles a wintertime mirror of sunlight, as water freezes on its sides and reflects the sun.-Geology:The waterway is Looking Glass Creek, which flows...
- 18 m (60 ft) waterfall near BrevardBrevard, North CarolinaBrevard is a town in Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States. The 2005 population estimate by the United States Census Bureau was 6,643. It is the county seat of Transylvania County....
in Transylvania County. - Lower CascadesLower Cascades (Hanging Rock)Lower Cascades is a waterfall in North Central North Carolina, located in Hanging Rock State Park in Stokes County.-History:The falls was first seen by Europeans when German naturalist Lewis David von Schweinitz discovered it, and was originally named Schweinitz Falls .-Geology:The waterway is...
- 11 m (35 ft) cascades at Hanging Rock State ParkHanging Rock State ParkHanging Rock State Park is a North Carolina state park in Stokes County, North Carolina in the United States. The park is north of Winston-Salem and is located approximately from Danbury in Stokes County.-History:... - McGalliard FallsMcGalliard FallsMcGalliard Falls is a waterfall in Burke County, North Carolina.-Geology:The waterfall is located on McGalliard Creek, where it flows over a large bedrock to a lower plunge pool.-Natural history:...
- 12 m (40 ft) cascade in a city park in Valdese, North CarolinaValdese, North CarolinaValdese is a town in Burke County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 4,485 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Valdese is located at .... - Mitchell FallsMitchell FallsMitchell Falls is a waterfall located on private property in Yancey County, North Carolina on the slope of Mount Mitchell, the highest mountain in the Appalachian Mountain chain, and highest point in the eastern United States...
- 8 m (25 ft) slide in Yancey County - Moravian FallsMoravian FallsMoravian Falls is a waterfall in Wilkes County, North Carolina.-Geology:The waterfall is located on Moravian Creek, where it flows over a large bedrock to a lower plunge pool.-Natural history:...
- 13 m (42 ft) cascade in Wilkes CountyWilkes County, North CarolinaWilkes County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The 2000 U.S. Census listed the county's population at 65,632; the 2010 U.S. Census listed the population at 69,340... - Moore Cove FallsMoore Cove FallsMoore Cove Falls is a waterfall in Western North Carolina, located near Brevard.-Natural history:The name comes from Moore Cove, and was named for Adam Q. Moore, who purchased the property. In 1891, the property was sold to George W. Vanderbilt for $155 to become part of the Pisgah National...
- 15 m (50 ft) drop - Quarry Falls (Macon County)Quarry Falls (Macon County)Quarry Falls is a small waterfall located beside US Hwy. 64 west of Highlands, North Carolina. It is best known for the large, deep pool at the bottom and is a popular place for swimming during warm weather...
- 4.3 m (15 ft) cascade on the Cullasaja RiverCullasaja RiverThe Cullasaja River is a short river located entirely in Macon County, North Carolina. It is a tributary of the Little Tennessee River , into which it flows near the county seat of Franklin. It originates to the southeast, near Highlands, the county's only other town... - Rainbow Falls (Horsepasture River)Rainbow Falls (Horsepasture River)Rainbow Falls is a waterfall in Western North Carolina, located near Brevard. The falls is located on the Horsepasture River. It is on Pisgah National Forest land just outside Gorges State Park.-History:...
- 38 m (125 ft) cascade on the Horsepasture RiverHorsepasture RiverThe Horsepasture River is an National Wild and Scenic river in the U.S. states of North Carolina and South Carolina. The river rises in Jackson County, North Carolina, and flows through the Jocassee Gorges area and ends at Lake Jocassee in South Carolina...
. - Rainbow Falls (Rutherford County)Rainbow Falls (Rutherford County)Rainbow Falls is a waterfall located in Chimney Rock, Rutherford County, North Carolina.-History:Rainbow Falls was owned privately until it was purchased by The Nature Conservancy in 2003...
- 160 ft (49 m) waterfall - Roaring Fork FallsRoaring Fork Falls (Yancey County)Roaring Fork Falls, also called Roaring Creek Falls, is a waterfall in the Pisgah National Forest, in North Carolina.-Geology:The falls is located on Roaring Fork, a tributary of the South Toe River, which itself is a tributary of the French Broad River. The creek is located in a forest that's...
- 13.9 m (45 ft) falls in the Pisgah National ForestPisgah National ForestPisgah National Forest is a National Forest in the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina. It is administered by the United States Forest Service, part of the United States Department of Agriculture. The Pisgah National Forest is completely contained within the state of North Carolina...
- height disputed - Setrock Creek FallsSetrock Creek Falls-Geology:The falls is located at the base of Mount Mitchell, the tallest mountain in the United States east of the Mississippi River, on Setrock Creek, a small tributary of the South Toe River, which itself is a tributary of the French Broad River. The creek falls over multiple steep to...
- 17 m (55 ft) in the Pisgah National ForestPisgah National ForestPisgah National Forest is a National Forest in the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina. It is administered by the United States Forest Service, part of the United States Department of Agriculture. The Pisgah National Forest is completely contained within the state of North Carolina...
, height disputed - Slick Rock FallsSlick Rock FallsSlick Rock Falls is a waterfall in Western North Carolina, located near Brevard.-Geology:Slick Rock Falls flows on Slick Rock Creek over an overhanging bluff. The falls occasionally dries to a near-trickle, depending on the available watershed....
- 9 m (30 ft) plunge falls near BrevardBrevard, North CarolinaBrevard is a town in Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States. The 2005 population estimate by the United States Census Bureau was 6,643. It is the county seat of Transylvania County....
in Transylvania County - Sliding RockSliding RockSliding Rock is a waterfall in Western North Carolina, located near Brevard, so named because visitors can slide all the way down the waterfall into the plunge pool below.-Geology:...
- 18 m (60 ft) slide used as a natural water slide, located near BrevardBrevard, North CarolinaBrevard is a town in Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States. The 2005 population estimate by the United States Census Bureau was 6,643. It is the county seat of Transylvania County....
in Transylvania County - Tory's FallsTory's Falls (Hanging Rock)Tory's Falls, also called Tory Falls and Torys Falls is a waterfall in North Central North Carolina, located in Hanging Rock State Park in Stokes County.-History:...
- 30.5 m (100 ft) - Triple FallsTriple Falls (DuPont State Forest)Triple Falls is a 125-foot waterfall located in the DuPont State Forest, southeast of Brevard, North Carolina.-Geology:Triple Falls flows on the Little River through the DuPont State Forest in Transylvania County. It is one of 4 major waterfalls on the Little River in this area, the others being...
- 38 m (125 ft) drop in three steps. - Turtleback FallsTurtleback FallsTurtleback Falls, also called Umbrella Falls, is a waterfall in Western North Carolina, located near Brevard. The falls is located on the Horsepasture River. It is on Pisgah National Forest land just outside Gorges State Park.-Geology:...
- 6.1 m (20 ft) slide and plunge on the Horsepasture River - Upper CascadesUpper Cascades (Hanging Rock)Upper Cascades is a waterfall in North Central North Carolina, located in Hanging Rock State Park, in Stokes County.-Geology:The waterway is Cascades Creek, which flows through Hanging Rock State Park...
- 8 m (25 ft) cascades at Hanging Rock State ParkHanging Rock State ParkHanging Rock State Park is a North Carolina state park in Stokes County, North Carolina in the United States. The park is north of Winston-Salem and is located approximately from Danbury in Stokes County.-History:... - Upper Whitewater Falls - 126 m (411 ft) cascade
- Walker FallsWalker FallsWalker Falls is a 45-foot cascading waterfall in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Its ease of access makes it a popular destination for Waterfall Hunters...
- 13.9 m (45 ft) cascade next to Forest Road 74 in Buncombe County. The parking area for Douglas FallsDouglas FallsDouglas Falls are a 60 foot waterfall located in Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA. It is on a tributary of Waterfall Creek which flows into the Ivy River, and it is within the Big Ivy section of the Pisgah National Forest. The stream flows off the slope of Craggy Pinnacle, starting just below...
is further down this road. - Window FallsWindow Falls (Hanging Rock)Window Falls is a waterfall in North Central North Carolina, located in Hanging Rock State Park in Stokes County.-Geology:The subject watercourse is Indian Creek, which flows through Hanging Rock State Park...
- 8.3 m (27 ft) falls at Hanging Rock State ParkHanging Rock State ParkHanging Rock State Park is a North Carolina state park in Stokes County, North Carolina in the United States. The park is north of Winston-Salem and is located approximately from Danbury in Stokes County.-History:...
Oklahoma
- Turner Falls – 23 m (77 ft) in multiple steps, located in the Arbuckle MountainsArbuckle MountainsThe Arbuckle Mountains are an ancient mountain range in south-central Oklahoma in the United States. The granite rocks of the Arbuckles date back to the Proterozoic Era some 1.4 billion years ago which were overlain by sediments during the Paleozoic Era. The range reaches a height of 1,412 feet...
Oregon
There are hundreds of waterfalls in Oregon. Some of the more notable include:
- Multnomah FallsMultnomah Falls-External links:* and , from a USFS website* from the Oregon Tourism Commission* , from a Library of Congress website* * * * *...
– 189 m (620 ft) in two steps of 165 m and 21 m (542 ft then 69 ft), flowing year-round. - Toketee FallsToketee FallsToketee Falls is a waterfall located on the North Umpqua River in Southern Oregon, approximately east of Roseburg, Oregon, US near Oregon Route 138...
– 36 m (120 ft) in two steps, the latter of which is over columnar basaltBasaltBasalt is a common extrusive volcanic rock. It is usually grey to black and fine-grained due to rapid cooling of lava at the surface of a planet. It may be porphyritic containing larger crystals in a fine matrix, or vesicular, or frothy scoria. Unweathered basalt is black or grey... - Watson FallsWatson FallsWatson Falls is a 272-foot waterfall located on Watson Creek, a tributary of the Clearwater River tributary of the North Umpqua River in Oregon.-External links:*...
– 83 m (272 ft) sheer - Willamette FallsWillamette FallsThe Willamette Falls is a natural waterfall on the Willamette River between Oregon City and West Linn, Oregon, in the United States. It is the largest waterfall in the Pacific Northwest and the eighteenth largest in the world by water volume. Horseshoe in shape, it is wide and high with a flow...
– 12 m (40 ft), 1500 ft (460 m) wide, flowing year-round - Punch Bowl FallsPunch Bowl FallsPunch Bowl Falls are a group of famous waterfalls on Eagle Creek in Hood River County, Oregon, United States. Eagle Creek drains into the Columbia River, with its outlet on the Columbia River Gorge in Multnomah County....
- South Falls - 54 m (177 ft) South Falls is the second largest waterfall in Silver Falls State ParkSilver Falls State ParkSilver Falls State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Oregon, located near Silverton, about east-southeast of Salem. It is the largest state park in Oregon with an area of more than , and it includes more than of walking trails, of horse trails, and a bike path...
, which includes 14 other waterfalls too.
Pennsylvania
- Dingmans FallsDingmans FallsDingmans Falls is a waterfall located in Dingmans Ferry in Delaware Township, Pike County, Pennsylvania, United States near the Silverthread Falls. It has a vertical drop of 39.6 m .-See also:*Bushkill Falls*Silverthread Falls...
- 39.6 m (130 ft), at Dingmans Falls Visitor Center - Fulmer FallsFulmer FallsFulmer Falls is the second waterfall located in the George W. Childs Recreation Site in Dingmans Ferry, Pike County, Pennsylvania, United States of America. The falls are downstream from Factory Falls and upstream from Deer Leap Falls on the Dingmans Creek...
- 17 m (55 ft), at George W. Childs Recreation SiteGeorge W. Childs Recreation SiteThe George W. Childs Recreation Site is a former state park that is the site of a number of cascade waterfalls along Dingmans Creek. It is located in Dingmans Ferry in Delaware Township, Pike County, Pennsylvania and is part of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area .The site is named for... - Raymondskill Falls 32 m (105 ft), in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation AreaDelaware Water Gap National Recreation AreaDelaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, administered by the National Park Service, preserves almost of land along the Delaware River's New Jersey and Pennsylvania shores, stretching from the Delaware Water Gap northward almost to the New York state line...
- Silverthread FallsSilverthread FallsSilverthread Falls is a waterfall located in Dingmans Ferry in Delaware Township, Pike County, Pennsylvania, United States, near Dingmans Falls. It has a vertical drop of 24.3 m ....
- 24.3 m (80 ft), at Dingmans Falls Visitor Center
South Carolina
- Isaqueena FallsIsaqueena FallsIsaqueena Falls, located near Walhalla, South Carolina, is a waterfall in the Oconee District of the Sumter National Forest. The falls are named after a Cherokee girl who allegedly leaped from the top of the falls with her lover, an Oconee brave, in an attempt to hide him from the rest of her...
- Kings Creek FallsKings Creek FallsKings Creek Falls, located near Long Creek, South Carolina, is a waterfall in the Oconee District of the Sumter National Forest. Kings Creek is a tributary of the Chatooga River, and the falls are located off a short spur from the Foothills Trail. It is located in the extreme Northwest of the...
~65 ft (19.8 m) drop, located near the Chatooga River - Raven Cliff FallsRaven Cliff Falls (South Carolina)Raven Cliff Falls is the tallest waterfall in South Carolina. Found on Matthews Creek in Caesars Head State Park, the waterfall is typically described as having a 400 foot drop. However, topographic maps don't agree with this figure and the height is probably between 320 and 350 feet...
- 121 m (398 ft) drop, located in Caesar's Head State Park - Lower Whitewater Falls
South Dakota
- Bridal Veil Falls - located in Spearfish Canyon, South Dakota.
- Cascade FallsCascade FallsCascade Falls may refer to:*Caledonia Cascade, also called Cascade Falls, a waterfall located in Rabun County, Georgia*Cascade Falls , a waterfall near Boone, North Carolina...
- located in Hot Springs, South DakotaHot Springs, South DakotaHot Springs is a city in Fall River County, South Dakota, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 3,711. It is the county seat of Fall River County...
. - Roughlock Falls - located in Savoy, South Dakota.
- Sioux Falls - located in Sioux Falls, South DakotaSioux Falls, South DakotaSioux Falls is the largest city in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Sioux Falls is the county seat of Minnehaha County, and also extends into Lincoln County to the south...
. - Spearfish Falls - located in Savoy, South Dakota.
Tennessee
- Bald River Falls - Little known, but breathtaking falls in Monroe County.
- Burgess FallsBurgess FallsBurgess Falls spills into a large limestone gorge enclosed by sheer 100–200 foot walls. The Falling Water River enters Center Hill Lake roughly a mile downstream from Burgess Falls. The falls are located within the Burgess Falls State Park....
- 41 m (136 ft) drop, located in Burgess Falls State ParkBurgess Falls State ParkBurgess Falls State Park is a state park and state natural area in Putnam County and White County, Tennessee, located in the southeastern United States... - Fall Creek FallsFall Creek FallsFall Creek Falls is the highest free-fall waterfall east of the Mississippi River. The falls are located near Spencer, Tennessee in Fall Creek Falls State Park. A short trail leads from the parking lot atop the plateau down to the base of the gorge, giving access to the waterfall's plungepool. ...
- 78 m (256 ft) drop, highest plunge waterfall east of the Mississippi River
Utah
- Bridal Veil FallsBridal Veil Falls (Utah)Bridal Veil Falls is a double cataract waterfall in the south end of Provo Canyon, in Utah, United States. An aerial tramway service to the top of the falls was built in 1967 and the small, six-passenger tramway functioned as a recreational attraction and as the only access to a restaurant built...
– 185 m (607 ft) tall double cataract waterfall - Calf Creek FallsCalf Creek FallsCalf Creek Falls is a perennial waterfall in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah that totals . The lower tier is a cascade and is very popular, because it can be reached by an easy hike on a 5½ mile roundtrip trail. The upper tier is a plunge and is much less known, as it...
- Stewart Falls
Virginia
- Cascades - 69 ft (21 m), this waterfall is near Pembroke in Giles County; the creek, Little Stony, originates in Mountain Lake and flows into the New River
- Crabtree FallsCrabtree FallsCrabtree Falls is located in the George Washington National Forest in Nelson County, Virginia, and is one of the tallest sets of waterfalls in the United States east of the Mississippi River. The name of the falls is thought to have come from William Crabtree, who settled in this part of Virginia...
- 366 m (1,200 ft), this cascading waterfall features a drop of 122 m (400 ft); it is the tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi RiverMississippi RiverThe Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Flowing entirely in the United States, this river rises in western Minnesota and meanders slowly southwards for to the Mississippi River Delta at the Gulf of Mexico. With its many tributaries, the Mississippi's watershed drains...
and has the tallest single drop east of the Mississippi River
Washington
- Angeline FallsAngeline FallsAngeline Falls is a large waterfall located on an unnamed tributary of the West Fork Foss River in Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area, King County, Washington. It is a horsetail type waterfall high and more than wide. The waterfall is perennial and flows from the outlet of Angeline Lake to the head of...
- 137m (450 ft) - Berdeen FallsBerdeen FallsBerdeen Falls is a series of three waterfalls located in Whatcom County, Washington. The falls are on a stretch of Bacon Creek downstream of Berdeen Lake.The drops include a horsetail, a bedrock slide, and a plunge waterfall....
– 259 m (850 ft) - Blum Basin FallsBlum Basin FallsBlum Basin Falls is a waterfall in Whatcom County, in the U.S. state of Washington. It is located near the southern boundary of North Cascades National Park on the headwaters of Blum Creek, a tributary of the Baker River...
- 512m (1,680 ft) - Boston Creek Falls- 496m (1,627 ft)
- Bridal Veil FallsBridal Veil Falls (Washington)Bridal Veil Falls is a waterfall that flows from Lake Serene directly to the South Fork Skykomish River on the creek of the same name. It is a perennial wide drop with 4 tiers, two of which are clearly visible. It is at ....
– 404 m (1,328 ft) - Comet FallsComet FallsComet Falls is a tall waterfall located on Van Trump Creek in Pierce County, Washington. The falls are thought to be the best in the Mount Rainier region.- Stature :...
- 97 m (320 ft) - Depot Creek FallsDepot Creek FallsDepot Creek Falls is a -high waterfall in the North Cascades National Park, Whatcom County, Washington.The falls occur where Depot Creek drops over a headwall. The creek starts off by plunging . After that is a long slide of to the bottom of the valley. Spray at the falls' base is immense...
- 295 m (967 ft) - Green Lake FallsGreen Lake FallsGreen Lake Falls is a large, very difficult to access waterfall located a short distance below the outlet of remote Green Lake, in North Cascades National Park, Whatcom County, Washington. It is high & averages wide and flows year-round...
– 298 m (979 ft) - Mazama FallsMazama FallsMazama Falls, also referred to more simply as Wells Creek Falls , is a waterfall on Wells Creek in the U.S. state of Washington. At nearly high, it is said to be the largest waterfall in the Wells Creek watershed.The falls drops in three main tiers...
- 152 m (500 ft) - Morning Star Falls- 402m (1,320 ft)
- Palouse FallsPalouse FallsThe Palouse Falls lies on the Palouse River, about upstream of the confluence with the Snake River in southeast Washington, United States. The falls are in height...
- 60 m (198 ft) - Pearl FallsPearl FallsPearl Falls is one of the highest waterfalls in Mount Rainier National Park in the U.S. state of Washington. It is fed by the glacial Pearl Creek, occurring about halfway along the creek's course....
- 122 m (400 ft) - Rainbow Falls, StehekinStehekin, WashingtonStehekin is a small unincorporated community in Chelan County, Washington. It is part of Wenatchee–East Wenatchee Metropolitan Statistical Area. Located at the northwest end of Lake Chelan, it lies just south of the North Cascades National Park at . It is within Lake Chelan National...
, North Cascades National ParkNorth Cascades National ParkNorth Cascades National Park is a U.S. National Park located in the state of Washington. The park is the largest of the three National Park Service units that comprise the North Cascades National Park Service Complex. Several national wilderness areas and British Columbia parkland adjoin the...
– 312 feet (95.1 m), flowing year round - Rainy Lake FallsRainy Lake FallsRainy Lake Falls is a waterfall on the inlet stream of namesake Rainy Lake in Chelan County, Washington. The stream heads in a pair of small lakes and the remaining portions of the Lyall Glacier, and flows down a cascade that is said to be approximately high.The falls drop over several tall rock...
- 244 m (800 ft) - Seahpo Peak Falls- about 670m (2,200 ft)
- Silver Lake Falls - 648m (2,128 ft)
- Snoqualmie FallsSnoqualmie FallsSnoqualmie Falls is a 268 ft waterfall on the Snoqualmie River between Snoqualmie and Fall City, Washington, USA. It is one of Washington's most popular scenic attractions, but is perhaps best known internationally for its appearance in the cult television series Twin Peaks...
– 82 m (268 ft) - Sulphide Creek FallsSulphide Creek FallsSulphide Creek Falls is a tall, moderately large volume waterfall within North Cascades National Park in Washington state. The falls drop from Sulphide Lake on the southeast side of Mount Shuksan down a narrow flume-like canyon to a broad basin below. Because of the narrow, twisting shape of the...
– 665 m (2,182 ft)
West Virginia
- Elakala fallsElakala FallsThe Elakala Falls are a series of four waterfalls of Shays Run as it descends into the Blackwater Canyon in West Virginia. They are within Blackwater Falls State Park and are quite popular among photographers, with the ease of access for the first waterfall, and the relatively low traffic of the...
in Blackwater CanyonBlackwater CanyonBlackwater Canyon is a rugged, heavily-wooded, eight-mile long gorge carved by the Blackwater River in the Allegheny Mountains of eastern West Virginia, USA... - Blackwater FallsBlackwater Falls State ParkBlackwater Falls State Park is located in the Allegheny Mountains of Tucker County, West Virginia, USA. The centerpiece of the Park is Blackwater Falls, a cascade where the Blackwater River leaves its leisurely course in Canaan Valley and enters rugged Blackwater Canyon...
- 19 m (62 ft) sheer drop from Canaan ValleyCanaan ValleyCanaan Valley is an oval, bowl-like upland valley in northeastern Tucker County, West Virginia, USA. Within it are extensive wetlands and the headwaters of the Blackwater River which spills out of the valley at Blackwater Falls...
into rugged Blackwater CanyonBlackwater CanyonBlackwater Canyon is a rugged, heavily-wooded, eight-mile long gorge carved by the Blackwater River in the Allegheny Mountains of eastern West Virginia, USA...
Wisconsin
- Big Manitou FallsBig Manitou FallsBig Manitou Falls is a waterfall situated on the Black River, a tributary of the Nemadji River. The falls are located within Pattison State Park in Douglas County, Wisconsin, approximately 13 miles south of Superior. At 165 feet, Big Manitou falls is the highest waterfall in Wisconsin...
- 165 ft (50.3 m). in Douglas County - Brownstone Falls - 30 ft (9.1 m) in Ashland County
- Copper Falls - 40 ft (12.2 m) in Ashland County
- Foster Falls - 25 ft (7.6 m) in Iron County
- Little Manitou Falls - 30 ft (9.1 m) in Douglas County
- Morgan Falls - 80–100 ft in Ashland County
- Peterson Falls - 35 ft (10.7 m) in Iron County
- Potato Falls - 90 ft (27.4 m) in Iron County
- Saxon Falls - 90 ft (27.4 m) in Iron County
- Superior FallsSuperior FallsSuperior Falls is a waterfall situated on the Montreal River, which forms the border between Iron County, Wisconsin and Gogebic County, Michigan. The falls drop 90 feet before the Montreal River empties into Lake Superior at Oronto Bay....
- 27 m (90 ft) on the Montreal RiverMontreal River (Michigan)The Montreal River is a river in the Keweenaw Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. The Montreal River contains several rare plants and habitat, falls, and archeological sites; the lower portion of the Montreal River to Smith Fisheries is lowland conifer and contains steep slopes.Coordinates:...
into Lake SuperiorLake SuperiorLake Superior is the largest of the five traditionally-demarcated Great Lakes of North America. It is bounded to the north by the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of Minnesota, and to the south by the U.S. states of Wisconsin and Michigan. It is the largest freshwater lake in the...
Wyoming
- Waterfalls in Yellowstone National ParkWaterfalls in Yellowstone National ParkYellowstone National Park contains at least 45 named waterfalls and cascades over high. The highest plunge type waterfall in the park is the lower Falls of Yellowstone Falls at...
, including- Firehole Falls - Yellowstone National Park
- Gibbon FallsGibbon FallsGibbon Falls is a waterfall on the Gibbon River in southwestern Yellowstone National Park in the United States. Gibbon Falls has a drop of approximately...
- Yellowstone National Park - Kepler CascadesKepler CascadesKepler Cascades is a waterfall on the Firehole River in southwestern Yellowstone National Park in the United States. The cascades are located approximately 2.5 miles south of Old Faithful. The cascades drop approximately 150 feet over multiple drops. The longest drop is 50 feet...
- Yellowstone National Park - Tower Fall - Yellowstone National Park
- Union FallsUnion FallsUnion Falls ht. is a waterfall on Mountain Ash Creek, a tributary of the Fall River in the Cascade Corner of Yellowstone National Park. It is the second highest waterfall in Yellowstone exceeded in height only by the lower Yellowstone Falls. The falls got its name from members of the Arnold...
- Yellowstone National Park - Yellowstone FallsYellowstone FallsYellowstone Falls consist of two major waterfalls on the Yellowstone River, within Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States. As the Yellowstone river flows north from Yellowstone Lake, it leaves the Hayden Valley and plunges first over Upper Yellowstone Falls and then a quarter mile ...
– largest falls in the U.S. Rocky MountainsRocky MountainsThe Rocky Mountains are a major mountain range in western North America. The Rocky Mountains stretch more than from the northernmost part of British Columbia, in western Canada, to New Mexico, in the southwestern United States...
, the lower falls 94 m (308 ft) and the upper falls 33 m (109 ft), plunge type flowing year-round
South America
Brazil
- Cachoeira da FumaçaCachoeira da FumaçaThe Cachoeira da Fumaça was believed to be Brazil's highest waterfall, until Cachoeira do Araca was recently discovered in the Amazon. This waterfall is known as Cachoeira do El Dorado...
(Chapada DiamantinaChapada Diamantina National ParkThe Chapada Diamantina National Park is a 1,520 km² national park in the Chapada Diamantina region of Bahia state in the Northeast of Brazil...
, BahiaBahiaBahia is one of the 26 states of Brazil, and is located in the northeastern part of the country on the Atlantic coast. It is the fourth most populous Brazilian state after São Paulo, Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro, and the fifth-largest in size...
) 340 m - Guaira FallsGuaíra FallsGuaíra Falls were a series of immense waterfalls on the Paraná River along the border between Brazil and Paraguay. The falls no longer exist, inundated in 1982 by the impoundment of the Itaipu Dam reservoir...
(Sete Quedas) - on the Brazil-Paraguay border - Iguazu FallsIguazu FallsIguazu Falls, Iguassu Falls, or Iguaçu Falls are waterfalls of the Iguazu River located on the border of the Brazilian State of Paraná and the Argentine Province of Misiones. The falls divide the river into the upper and lower Iguazu. The Iguazu River originates near the city of Curitiba. It flows...
- Cascata de Sete LagoasParque da CascataThe Parque da Cascata is located on the Serra Santa Helena, just 3 km from the centre of Sete Lagoas, Minas Gerais, Brazil.- Caves and geology :...
(Sete LagoasSete LagoasSete Lagoas is a city in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais. The municipal area is 537 km² while the population was 217,506 in 2007.-Location:...
, Minas GeraisMinas GeraisMinas Gerais is one of the 26 states of Brazil, of which it is the second most populous, the third richest, and the fourth largest in area. Minas Gerais is the Brazilian state with the largest number of Presidents of Brazil, the current one, Dilma Rousseff, being one of them. The capital is the...
) - Tabuleiro Falls
- Cachoeira do El Dorado- The highest waterfall in Brazil at a height of 353 m
Chile
- El Saltillo
- Huilo-Huilo FallsHuilo-Huilo FallsThe Huilo-Huilo is a waterfall located in Huilo-Huilo Biological Reserve in southern Chile. It lies next to Neltume in the international road to Huahum Pass, in the border to Argentina. The waters of the Huilo-Huilo Falls originates in Lácar Lake in Argentina. During the summer it frequently...
- Salto del Itata
- Los Saltos
- Salto del Laja
- Petrohué Falls
- Rahue Falls
Colombia
- Salto del Tequendama - CundinamarcaCundinamarca Department- Origin of the name :The name of Cundinamarca comes from Kundur marqa, an indigenous expression, probably derived from Quechua. Meaning "Condor's Nest", it was used in pre-Columbian times by the natives of the Magdalena Valley to refer to the nearby highlands....
132m high - Salto de Bordones - HuilaHuila DepartmentHuila is one of the departments of Colombia. It is located in the southwest of the country, and its capital is Neiva.-Geography:The south of the department is located in the Colombian Massif...
- Salto del Mortiño - HuilaHuila DepartmentHuila is one of the departments of Colombia. It is located in the southwest of the country, and its capital is Neiva.-Geography:The south of the department is located in the Colombian Massif...
Venezuela
- Angel Falls - the highest waterfall in the world, at 979 metres (3,211.94 ft)
- Cuquenan FallsCuquenan FallsCuquenan Falls is the second tallest major waterfall in Venezuela after Angel Falls. It is also the second tallest free-leaping waterfall in the world. Overall, it is usually cited as the 11th highest river in the world...
- Llovizna FallsLlovizna fallsLlovizna falls is a waterfall on the Caroní River, close to its confluence with the Orinoco, are located in the Llovizna Park, Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela...
- Para Falls
- Yutaje FallsYutaje FallsThe Yutaje Falls is the second-highest waterfall in Venezuela. It is 2,200 ft in height.-External links:**...
Australia
New South Wales
- Apsley FallsApsley FallsThe Apsley Falls are two waterfalls on the Apsley River on the Northern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia. The falls are located about east of Walcha, and 1 kilometre off the Oxley Highway in a deep gorge, that is part of the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park...
- Carrington FallsCarrington FallsCarrington Falls are located where the Kangaroo River crosses the western escarpment of the Budderoo Plateau to descend to the Kangaroo Valley in New South Wales, Australia. Protected within the Budderoo National Park, viewing platforms of the falls are wheelchair accessible....
- Ebor FallsEbor FallsEbor Falls are located on the Guy Fawkes River near Ebor and about 37 kilometres north-east of Wollomombi on Waterfall Way in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia....
- Ellenborough FallsEllenborough FallsEllenborough Falls is a waterfall on the headwaters of the Ellenborough River in New South Wales, Australia. It is situated in the Greater Taree area and is near Elands and Comboyne, on the Bulga Plateau.-Features:...
Australia's third tallest waterfall, 160m single drop. - Fitzroy Falls
- Wentworth Falls
- Wollomombi FallsWollomombi FallsWollomombi Falls , from an Aboriginal word, are located in the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, 40 km due east of Armidale, New South Wales and 1 km off the Waterfall Way.At one time they were believed to be the tallest in Australia...
Australia's second highest waterfall, 220m combined drop.
Northern Territory
- Florence FallsFlorence FallsFlorence Falls are located in the Litchfield National Park in the Northern Territory of Australia. Accessed by sealed road, the falls are found near the northern boundary of the park, 80 km south of Darwin as the crow flies....
- Gunlom FallsGunlom FallsGunlom Falls is a waterfall located in Kakadu National Park, in the Northern Territory, Australia. It is also known as UDP Falls or Waterfall Creek. The falls are situated in the Mary River area in the southern, less visited part of Kakadu...
- Jim Jim FallsJim Jim FallsJim Jim Falls is a 200 m high waterfall located in the Kakadu National Park, in the Northern Territory, Australia. It is believed that 140 million years ago much of Kakadu was under a shallow sea. The prominent escarpment wall formed sea cliffs and the Arnhem Land plateau formed a flat land...
- Tjaynera FallsTjaynera FallsTjaynera Falls are located in the Litchfield National Park in the Northern Territory of Australia. Accessible by four wheel drive trail, the falls are in the western portion of the park, 90 km south of Darwin as the crow flies.-See also:*Florence Falls...
- Tolmer FallsTolmer FallsTolmer Falls are located in the Litchfield National Park in the Northern Territory of Australia. Accessed by sealed road, the falls are found near the western boundary of the park, 85 km south of Darwin as the crow flies. They were named by explorer Frederick Henry Litchfield after his late...
- Twin FallsTwin Falls, AustraliaTwin Falls is located in the Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory, Australia. It is located near the eastern boundary of the park and 80 km south of Jabiru. It is also known as Gungkurdul...
- Wangi FallsWangi FallsWangi Falls are located in the Litchfield National Park in the Northern Territory of Australia. Accessed by sealed road, the falls are found near the western boundary of the park, 80 km south of Darwin as the crow flies.-See also:* Florence Falls...
Queensland
- Barron FallsBarron FallsBarron Falls is where the Barron River makes its descent from the Atherton Tablelands to the Cairns coastal plain, in Queensland, Australia. Protected within the Barron Gorge National Park, the volume of water seen in the upper photo only occurs after substantial rainfall during the wet season...
- Blencoe FallsBlencoe FallsBlencoe Falls are located on Blencoe Creek, a tributary of the Herbert River, 2 km north of a confluence, within the Girringun National Park in Queensland, Australia...
- Bloomfield FallsBloomfield FallsThe Bloomfield Falls are near Cape Tribulation, close to Wujal Wujal, north of the Daintree National Park in Queensland, Australia.The waterfall is on the Bloomfield River....
- Browns Falls
- Clamshell FallsClamshell FallsClamshell Falls are found on Behana Creek, below Whites Falls, in the Wooroonooran National Park, in Queensland, Australia....
- Coomera FallsCoomera FallsThe Coomera Falls are found on the upper Coomera River in South East Queensland, Australia. The height of the waterfall is 64 m.The Coomera Falls drop into Coomera Gorge. Access is via graded walking tracks in Lamington National Park from Binna Burra....
- Daggs Falls
- Davies Creek FallsDavies Creek FallsDavies Creek Falls are located within Davies Creek National Park, south west of Cairns, in Queensland, Australia....
- Goomoolahra FallsGoomoolahra FallsGoomoolahra Falls are found within the Springbrook section of Springbrook National Park in Springbrook, part of the Gold Coast hinterland district of South East Queensland, Australia....
- Herbert River FallsHerbert River FallsHerbert River Falls are on the Herbert River on the northern boundary of the Girringun National Park, west of Cardwell, in Queensland, Australia....
- Josephine FallsJosephine FallsJosephine Falls are located at the foot of the southern face of Mount Bartle Frere in the Wooroonooran National Park, in Queensland, Australia. The falls are a popular recreation site among locals as the water flows over a large rock to form a natural waterslide.Josephine Falls are located on...
- Jourama Falls
- Kearneys FallsKearneys FallsKearneys Falls are found on a tributary of the Mulgrave River, in the Wooroonooran National Park, in Goldsborough Valley of Far North Queensland, Australia.Access to the falls is via a 1.6 km walking track....
- Leichhardt FallsLeichhardt FallsLeichhardt Falls are waterfalls found on the Leichhardt River, approximately 50 kilometres upstream from the point where the river discharges into the Gulf of Carpentaria, in Queensland, Australia. Like the river, the falls are named for Ludwig Leichhardt. The falls are not renowned for their...
- Milla Milla Falls
- Millstream FallsMillstream FallsMillstream Falls is found on a tributary to the Herbert River known as The Millstream, 15 km southwest of Ravenshoe, on the Atherton Tableland in Far North Queensland, Australia. Protected within the Millstream Falls National Park, the falls are accessible by road from the Kennedy...
- Milmilgee FallsMilmilgee FallsMilmilgee Falls are found near the head of the Freshwater Creek, below the Copperlode Dam, west of Cairns, in Queensland, Australia.-See also:* List of waterfalls of Australia...
- Morans FallsMorans FallsMorans Falls are located within Lamington National Park in South East Queensland, Australia. The waterfall is accessed via the Morans Falls Track, a six km walk.-References:...
- Murray FallsMurray FallsMurray Falls are located in Girramay National Park off the Bruce Highway between Tully and Cardwell, in Queensland, Australia. The falls drop 30 metres and may be viewed from a boardwalk and viewing platform...
- Purlingbrook FallsPurlingbrook FallsPurlingbrook Falls are found within the central section of Springbrook National Park, at Springbrook which is part of the Gold Coast hinterland, south-west of Surfers Paradise, in Queensland, Australia....
- Queen Mary FallsQueen Mary FallsQueen Mary Falls are found in Main Range National Park on the McPherson Range near the New South Wales/Queensland border.The 40 m waterfall is located 50 km south-east of Warwick, 10 km east of the town of Killarney in Queensland, Australia...
- Simpson FallsSimpson FallsSimpson Falls are located within the Mount Coot-tha Forest, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The waterway formed by Simpson Falls is the western branch of the headwaters of Ithaca Creek....
- Stoney Creek FallsStoney Creek FallsStoney Creek Falls are found in the Barron Gorge National Park, north-east of Cairns, in Queensland, Australia. The falls are formed where Stoney Creek starts to descend in steps from the shoulders of the gorge. The falls are best known for the curved lattice railway bridge that passes in front of...
- Teviot FallsTeviot FallsTeviot Falls are found on the McPherson Range near Wilsons Peak in Queensland, Australia, close to the border with New South Wales.On the partially unsealed road up the range is the Teviot Gap, also known as The Head, and this is the best place to view the falls.There are another four waterfalls...
- Tinaroo FallsTinaroo FallsTinaroo Falls lie at the head of the Barron River, beneath the Lake Tinaroo dam wall, in Queensland, Australia.-See also:* List of waterfalls of Australia...
- Tully FallsTully FallsTully Falls are found on the Tully River in the Tully Gorge National Park in Queensland, Australia. The height of the waterfall is .Access to the falls is via a graded track....
- Twin FallsTwin Falls- Waterfalls :* Twin Falls , a waterfall in Idaho, the namesake of the city Twin Falls, Idaho* Twin Falls , a waterfall in Glacier National Park * Twin Falls , a waterfall near Pickens, South Carolina...
- Wallaman FallsWallaman FallsThe Wallaman Falls are notable for their single-drop of 268 metres, which is Australia's highest permanent waterfall. The pool at the end of the waterfall is 20 metres deep....
Australia's tallest waterfall, nearly 300m - Whites FallsWhites FallsWhites Falls are found on Behana Creek, above Clamshell Falls, in the Wooroonooran National Park, in Queensland, Australia....
- Wongalee FallsWongalee FallsWongalee Falls are a part of the Crystal Cascades found near the head of the Freshwater Creek, downstream from Milmilgee Falls, northwest of Cairns near Redlynch, in Queensland, Australia.- References :...
- Yarrbilgong FallsYarrbilgong FallsYarrbilgong Falls are located within Lamington National Park in South East Queensland, Australia. Access to the falls is along the main Coomera Track that links Binna Burra and O'Reilly's Guesthouse. The height of the falls are 150 m....
Tasmania
- Delaneys FallsDelaneys FallsDelaneys Falls is a waterfall situated out of Guns Plains, Tasmania. The falls is incorrectly signposted as Preston Falls on the road however. There is a well kept track down to the lookout. It's also possible to walk to the base but there isn't any track in place....
- Dip FallsDip FallsDip Falls are found on the Dip River on the north-west coast of Tasmania, Australia....
- Lady Barron FallsLady Barron FallsLady Barron Falls is a cascading waterfall located within a few kilometres of Russell Falls in the Mount Field National Park. The waterfall is named after Lady Clara Barron, wife of Sir Harry Barron....
- Montezuma FallsMontezuma FallsMontezuma Falls are located on a minor tributary to Lake Pieman, north-east of Zeehan, on West Coast Tasmania, Australia.In historical context - on the route of the former North East Dundas Tramway not far from the old mining town of Williamsford at the foot of Mount Read. With a fall of 104...
- Russell FallsRussell FallsRussell Falls are located on the eastern boundary of Mount Field National Park, in Tasmania, Australia. Accessible by a paved walking track, the falls are a popular tourist attraction....
Victoria
- Hopetoun FallsHopetoun FallsHopetoun Falls is located five kilometres south of Beech Forest, Victoria, Australia.Much attention has been given to preserving the natural characteristics of Hopetoun Falls while allowing ample access for visitors....
- Nigretta FallsNigretta FallsThe Nigretta Falls are waterfalls located in the Southern Grampians Shire, 16 km west of Hamilton, Victoria, Australia. The Falls are fed by the Wannon River that has its head waters in the Grampians mountains...
- Silverband FallsSilverband FallsThe Silverband Falls are waterfalls located in Grampians National Park, Victoria, Australia.The Falls are fed by Dairy Creek. A narrow band of water tumbles over a small rock face and then disappears into a rocky base...
, Grampians National ParkGrampians National ParkThe Grampians National Park is a national park in Victoria, Australia, 235 kilometres west of Melbourne. The Park was listed on the Australian National Heritage List on 15 December 2006 for its outstanding natural beauty and being one of the richest indigenous rock art sites in south-eastern...
, VictoriaVictoria (Australia)Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively.... - Steavenson FallsSteavenson FallsSteavenson Falls are one of the tallest in Victoria, with 5 cascades, a total descent of 122 metres, the last having a clear drop of more than 21 metres....
- Triplet FallsTriplet FallsTriplet Falls are waterfalls located in the Great Otway National Park, Victoria, Australia. The Falls are fed by the Young Creek and as the name suggests there are three falls that cascade over a lush rainforest to the floor of the valley...
, Great Otway National Park, VictoriaVictoria (Australia)Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively.... - Wannon FallsWannon FallsWannon Falls are waterfalls located in the Southern Grampians Shire, 19 km west of Hamilton, Victoria, Australia. The Falls are fed by the Wannon River that has its head waters in the Grampians mountains. The Falls plunge over a lava basalt cliff dropping into a large pool 30 metres below....
- Mason Falls
- Turpins Falls
Hawaiian Islands
- Akaka FallsAkaka Falls State ParkAkaka Falls State Park is a state park on Hawaii Island, in the US state of Hawaii.The park is about north from Hilo, west of Honomū off the Hawaii Belt Road at the end of Hawaii Route 220, . It includes Akaka Falls, a tall waterfall. Akaka in the Hawaiian language means "A rent, split, chink,...
- 442 ft (135 m) drop, Island of HawaiiHawaii (island)The Island of Hawaii, also called the Big Island or Hawaii Island , is a volcanic island in the North Pacific Ocean... - Hiilawe WaterfallHiilawe WaterfallHiilawe Waterfall is one of the tallest and most powerful waterfalls in Hawaii located on the Big Island. The waterfall drops about 1,450 feet with a main drop of 1,201 feet , into Waipio Valley on Lalakea Stream. Lalakea Stream above the falls has been diverted for irrigation purposes so the...
, Waipio ValleyWaipio valleyWaipio Valley is a valley located in the Hamakua District of the Big Island of Hawaii. "Waipio" means "curved water" in the Hawaiian language.It was the capital and permanent residence of many early Hawaiian alii up until the time of King Umi...
, Island of Hawaii - 1300 foot (396 m) drop Island of Hawaii - Kahiwa FallsKahiwa FallsKahiwa Falls is a tiered waterfall in Hawaii located on the northern shore of the island of Molokai, between Wailau and Papalaua valleys. The waterfall is about 2165 feet tall, although often only 1749 feet of its drop are counted as the main fall.Falls have 6 tiers, the highest drop is 183 m...
- 1,750 ft (530 m) - Kahuna Falls
- Makahiku FallsMakahiku FallsMakahiku Falls is a 200 foot horsetail waterfall in Haleakalā National Park on the island of Maui in Hawaii. It runs on the Ohe'o Gulch stream. The falls is accessed by the Pipiwai Trail....
- 200 ft (61m) - Makamaka'ole Falls
- Olo'upena Falls - 2,953 foot (900 m) total drop. Molokai north shore. Fourth tallest waterfall in the world.
- 'Opaeka'a Falls'Opaeka'a FallsOpaeka'a Falls is a waterfall located on the Wailua River in Wailua River State Park on the eastern side of the Hawaiian island of Kauai. It is a 151–foot waterfall that flows over basalt from volcanic eruptions millions of years ago...
- 151 feet (46 m) drop. Kauai east shore. - Papalaua Falls
- Rainbow FallsRainbow Falls (Hawaii)Rainbow Falls is a waterfall located in Hilo, Hawaii. It is tall and almost in diameter.At Rainbow Falls, the Wailuku River rushes into a large pool below. The gorge is blanketed by lush, dense tropical foliage and the turquoise colored pool is bordered by beautiful wild ginger...
- Umauma FallsUmauma FallsThe Umauma Falls are located on the Umauma River on the Big Island of Hawaii, approximately 16 miles north of Hilo.They are unique in Hawaii as being a series of three waterfalls in close proximity. They are easily viewed from an overlook located on private botanical garden property accessible for...
- Waihīlau FallsWaimanu ValleyWaimanu Valley is a remote valley on the northeast coast of Hawaii island. Besides the main Waimanu Stream, it includes Waihīlau Falls on a tributary.-Description:...
- 2600 feet (792.5 m) drop, Island of Hawaii - Waihilau FallsWaihilau FallsWaihilau Falls is a waterfall in the Waimanu Valley, Hawaii. It is the third tallest waterfall in Hawaii and the thirteenth highest in the world at in height....
- Wailua FallsWailua FallsWailua Falls is an 80-foot waterfall located in Kauai, Hawaii that feeds into the Wailua River.There is a path to the bottom of the falls, but it is muddy, slippery and dangerous. Some hikers have strung ropes along the path, but officials come by every so often and cut them. In ancient times,...
- 173 feet (52.7 m) drop. Kauai east shore. - Waipoo Falls
New Zealand
- Lady Alice Falls - 200m horsetail in Doubtful Sound
- Bridal Veil FallsBridal Veil Falls (Waikato)Bridal Veil Falls is a plunge waterfall located along the Pakoka River in the Waikato area of New Zealand. The waterfall is 55 metres high, and has over time caused the formation of a large pool at the base of the waterfall....
- 55m plunge waterfall along the Pakoka River, Waikato - Aniwaniwa Falls (Rainbow Falls)Aniwaniwa FallsThe Aniwaniwa Falls, or Rainbow Falls, are a two-drop waterfall located at northeastern Lake Waikaremoana in New Zealand....
- Browne FallsBrowne FallsBrowne Falls is a waterfall above Doubtful Sound, which is located in Fiordland National Park, New Zealand. In breathtaking scenery amidst temperate rain forest, the falls cascade down to the fiord near Hall Arm...
- cascades 619 m or 836 m (depending on source) - Haruru Falls
- Huka FallsHuka FallsThe Huka Falls are a set of waterfalls on the Waikato River that drains Lake Taupo in New Zealand.A few hundred metres upstream from the Huka Falls, the Waikato River narrows from roughly 100 metres across into a narrow canyon only 15 metres across...
- Humboldt FallsHumboldt FallsHumboldt Falls is a waterfall located in the Hollyford Valley in the Fiordland district of New Zealand. They fall 275 metres in three drops; the largest of the three drops is 134 metres high....
- Madonna FallsMadonna FallsThe Madonna Falls, is a waterfall believed to hold mana and have healing properties. The waterfall is located on State Highway 4 about 14km from the town of Mapiu....
- Mauku Falls
- Mokau FallsMokau FallsMokau Falls is a cascade located at the head of Mokau Inlet in New Zealand's Lake Waikaremoana....
- Owharoa FallsOwharoa FallsOwharoa Falls is a staircase waterfall in New Zealand, near SH 2 between Paeroa and Waihi on Waitawaheta Road....
- Mount Damper Falls
- Palisade Falls
- Purakaunui FallsPurakaunui FallsThe Purakaunui Falls are a cascading multi-tiered waterfall on the Purakaunui River, located in the Catlins in the southern South Island of New Zealand...
- Rainbow Falls (Waianiwaniwa)Rainbow Falls (Waianiwaniwa)The Rainbow Falls, Māori name Waianiwaniwa, , are a single-drop waterfall located on the Kerikeri River near Kerikeri in New Zealand....
- Stirling Falls
- Sutherland FallsSutherland FallsSutherland Falls is a waterfall near Milford Sound in New Zealand's South Island. At 580 metres the falls were long believed to be the tallest waterfall in New Zealand...
- usually regarded as the highest waterfall in New Zealand, at 580 m - Tarawera FallsTarawera FallsTarawera Falls is a 35 m high waterfall on the Tarawera River in the Bay of Plenty region in New Zealand's North Island.The Tarawera River flows out of Lake Tarawera and across a rhyolitic lava flow that erupted from Mt Tarawera about 11,000 years ago. The river disappears into flooded caves in...
- Wairere FallsWairere FallsWairere Falls, the highest waterfall in New Zealand's North Island, plunges 153 metres in two steps over the Kaimai escarpment....
- highest in the North Island at 153 m
See also
- WaterfallWaterfallA waterfall is a place where flowing water rapidly drops in elevation as it flows over a steep region or a cliff.-Formation:Waterfalls are commonly formed when a river is young. At these times the channel is often narrow and deep. When the river courses over resistant bedrock, erosion happens...
- List of waterfalls by height
- List of waterfalls by flow rate
- List of waterfalls by type
- Waterfalls BaggingFalls baggingFalls bagging is a hobby amongst bushwalkers and to some extent people that are involved in Geocaching, who seek out waterfalls. It is a blossoming hobby in the same vein as peak bagging. Some consider it a game, others just a personal challenge.Falls baggers are constantly in search of a new,...