Waterfall Hikes Near Klawock, AK

804 residents
Sitka Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Klawock's falls belong to salmon country on Prince of Wales Island. Silver Salmon Falls and Sockeye Falls each take an easy half-mile walk, and the names tell you what moves through this water in late summer. Wolf Pass Falls and Nutkwa Falls appear without trail data. Four falls total. Time a visit for the runs, when the creeks fill with fish and the rain hardly ever lets up.

Located at 55.5556°N, -133.0868°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Klawock

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 4 gauged

3 of 4 waterfalls near Klawock are flowing strongly today

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy · 59°F

Wed 59°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy Best
Thu 63°F Heavy Rain
Fri 60°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 57°F Light Rain
Sun 57°F Light Rain
Mon 57°F Light Rain Likely
Tue 58°F Light Rain Likely

Flowing best right now near Klawock

Updated about 1 hour ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Silver Salmon Falls Roaring · 485 cfs 95th percentile
  2. 2 Wolf Pass Falls Roaring · 485 cfs 95th percentile
  3. 3 Nutkwa Falls Strong · 186 cfs 82nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Klawock (2 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

11.9 miles away
Alaska
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
21.3 miles away
Alaska
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

All 4 Waterfalls Near Klawock

11.9 miles away
Alaska
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
18.4 miles away
Alaska
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
21.3 miles away
Alaska
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Aerial view around Nutkwa Falls in Alaska Aerial
44.5 miles away
Alaska
Moderate
4.0 miles 400 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Klawock

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Klawock?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Klawock, including Silver Salmon Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Klawock?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Klawock, including Silver Salmon Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Klawock?

The shortest waterfall hike near Klawock is Nutkwa Falls at 0.5 miles round trip.

Do any waterfalls near Klawock require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Klawock requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Klawock?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Klawock have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Klawock?

The closest waterfall to Klawock is Silver Salmon Falls, approximately 11.9 miles away.

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