Region
Rocky Mountain & Desert Southwest
High-elevation drops and desert oases across AZ, CO, MT, NM, UT, and WY.
Travel tip: Carry extra water—many canyon trails have zero shade after 10 a.m.
Highlighted waterfalls
Bridal Veil Falls
San Miguel County, CO
Bridal Veil Falls is a 365-foot plunge waterfall in San Miguel County, Colorado, reached by a moderate hike over 2 miles.
Gorman Falls
San Saba County, TX
Gorman Falls is a 70-foot cascade waterfall in San Saba County, Texas, reached by a moderate hike over 3 miles.
Grand Falls
Coconino County, AZ
Grand Falls is a 185-foot segmented waterfall in Coconino County, Arizona, reached by an easy walk over 0.6 miles.
Hamilton Pool Waterfall
Travis County, TX
Hamilton Pool Waterfall is a 50-foot plunge waterfall in Travis County, Texas, reached by an easy walk over 1 miles.
Havasu Falls
Coconino County, AZ
Havasu Falls is a 100-foot plunge waterfall in Coconino County, Arizona, reached by a strenuous backcountry trek over 10 miles.
Kootenai Falls
Lincoln County, MT
Kootenai Falls is a 90-foot cascade waterfall in Lincoln County, Montana, reached by an easy walk over 1.6 miles.
Lower Calf Creek Falls
Garfield County, UT
Lower Calf Creek Falls is a 126-foot horsetail waterfall in Garfield County, Utah, reached by a moderate hike over 6 miles.
Lower Falls of the Yellowstone
Park County, WY
Lower Falls of the Yellowstone is a 308-foot plunge waterfall in Park County, Wyoming, reached by a moderate hike over 1.5 miles.