Region
Appalachian Highlands
Blue Ridge stair-steps, Smokies plunges, and limestone caves from Alabama to Vermont.
Travel tip: Summer humidity builds afternoon storms—plan sunrise or late-day hikes for soft light.
Highlighted waterfalls
Amicalola Falls
Dawson County, GA
Amicalola Falls is a 729-foot tiered waterfall in Dawson County, Georgia, reached by a moderate hike over 2.1 miles.
Arethusa Falls
Grafton County, NH
Arethusa Falls is a 160-foot horsetail waterfall in Grafton County, New Hampshire, reached by a moderate hike over 2.7 miles.
Bash Bish Falls
Berkshire County, MA
Bash Bish Falls is a 80-foot cascade waterfall in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, reached by a moderate hike over 1.5 miles.
Blackwater Falls
Tucker County, WV
Blackwater Falls is a 62-foot cascade waterfall in Tucker County, West Virginia, reached by an easy walk over 0.5 miles.
Bushkill Falls
Pike County, PA
Bushkill Falls is a 130-foot cascade waterfall in Pike County, Pennsylvania, reached by an easy walk over 2 miles.
Crabtree Falls
Nelson County, VA
Crabtree Falls is a 1214-foot cascade waterfall in Nelson County, Virginia, reached by a moderate hike over 3.4 miles.
Cumberland Falls
McCreary County, KY
Cumberland Falls is a 68-foot block waterfall in McCreary County, Kentucky, reached by drive-up access over 0.3 miles.
DeSoto Falls
DeKalb County, AL
DeSoto Falls is a 104-foot cascade waterfall in DeKalb County, Alabama, reached by an easy walk over 0.8 miles.