Waterfall Hikes in Alaska (AK)
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Alaska's waterfalls stem from its towering coastal and interior mountain ranges — the Chugach, Alaska Range and Wrangell-St. Elias — as well as glacially carved fjords, river valleys and tundra-carved gorges along the coast and interior. Hikes range from remote, moderate backcountry routes and glacial approaches to a handful of short, accessible trails near towns and park gateways; waterflows are often glacier-fed and seasonal, and the state's vast, isolated terrain and fjord-to-icefield drops create uniquely dramatic waterfall settings. See waterfalls near major Alaska cities .
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Parks in Alaska
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- 1 Rainbow Falls Moderate · 171000 cfs 64th percentile
- 2 Ohman Falls Moderate · 21 cfs 55th percentile
- 3 Silver Falls Moderate · 2640 cfs 54th percentile
- 4 Suicide Falls Moderate · 320 cfs 47th percentile
- 5 Lost Rocker Falls Moderate · 320 cfs 47th percentile
- 6 Grindstone Falls Moderate · 320 cfs 47th percentile
Best Waterfall Hikes in Alaska
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