Alaska Waterfalls

Alaska has 2 named waterfalls on record across 2 counties. 2 need a hike. 2 have a closure or hazard note on file.

  • Closed, or no soaking or swimming
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Name Height Flows Access Fee Status
Brooks Falls Lake and Peninsula Borough
6 ft Development – Access 1.2 mi hike Fee Katmai entrance fee / Brooks Camp commercial transport costs apply Status Closure or warning on file
Nugget Falls Juneau City and Borough
– Development May through September Access 1 mi hike, paved road Fee Nugget Falls Trail is exempt from the Mendenhall day-use pass; Visitor Center / Photo Point / Steep Creek require $5. Status Closure or warning on file
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Common questions

Where are the waterfalls in Alaska?

2 named waterfalls are on record: Brooks Falls and Nugget Falls.

Are any waterfalls in Alaska closed?

A closure or hazard note is on file for Brooks Falls and Nugget Falls. Each page has the dated detail.

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