Interactive Waterfall Map of the United States
Every waterfall in the directory, on one map — 2,523 falls across 49 states. Zoom to your region, filter by difficulty, and tap any marker for trail details and live conditions.
Find a waterfall hike anywhere in United States
This map brings together every waterfall in the WaterfallHikes directory for United States — 2,523 in all — so you can plan a trip visually instead of scrolling through lists. Markers cluster as you zoom out and split apart as you zoom in, so even dense regions stay readable. Tap any waterfall for its difficulty, trail length, directions, photos, and current streamflow.
Browse waterfalls by state
Frequently asked questions
How many waterfalls are on the map?
The map plots 2,523 waterfalls across 49 states in United States. Each marker links to a full page with trail details, photos, directions, and — where a stream gauge is nearby — live water-flow conditions.
How do I find waterfalls near me?
Zoom into your area or search the map for your region. Nearby waterfalls cluster together; click a cluster to expand it, then click any marker for trail details and a link to the full guide.
What do the marker colors mean?
Markers are colored by trail difficulty: green for easy, amber for moderate, red for hard, and teal for drive-up waterfalls you can reach with little or no hiking. Use the filter buttons to show only one difficulty.
Where does the waterfall data come from?
Locations are sourced from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and enriched with trail, geology, land-ownership, and live USGS streamflow data.