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Sunwapta Falls

Sunwapta Falls

Location: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park, South of Jasper
Popular stop to see a waterfall-carved canyon, with a short hike to see more falls downstream.

Lundy Canyon

Lundy Canyon

Location: Northern California, Eastern Sierras, Lee Vining Area
One of the finest hikes in the Eastern Sierras, the route features waterfalls, aspen groves, beaver ponds, and beautiful scenery.

Faxi

Faxi

Location: Iceland, Southwest, Golden Circle
Nice, rarely visited waterfall that can be viewed from multiple angles and includes a neat fish ladder.

Tad Xay and Pha Xay

Tad Xay and Pha Xay

Location: Laos, Central, Vientiane Area
A pair of waterfalls within 2 km of each other: one beautiful multi-tiered waterfall that’s ideal for swimming, and one impressive (seasonal) waterfall that plunges precipitously over a 50 m cliff into a densely forested gorge.

Kuang Si Waterfalls ♦

Kuang Si Waterfalls ♦

Location: Laos, North Central, near Luang Prabang
An incredibly beautiful multi-tiered series of falls with perfect pools of turquoise water, ideal for swimming. Pause on your way in (or out) to see the Asian Black Bears at the Bear Rescue Center!

Limatambo Canyoning

Limatambo Canyoning

Location: Peru, Cusco Region, Pampa Conga area
Technical canyon descent over several waterfalls; canyon also has a swing bridge and “Tarzan Swing” option typically done in conjunction with the canyon descent

Johnston Canyon

Johnston Canyon

Location: Canada, Alberta, Banff National Park, Banff area
Classic hike through a beautiful non-technical canyon in any season; in winter the waterfalls freeze and offer ice climbing opportunities

⊗ Little Santa Anita Canyon

⊗ Little Santa Anita Canyon

Location: California, Los Angeles area, San Gabriels
Nice beginner canyon with a straightforward approach, lots of rappels, and an occasional keeper pothole; optional extension on the approach through a historic area with a few ruins

Tahquitz Canyon

Tahquitz Canyon

Location: California, South Central Desert, East of Los Angeles
Quick hike through a canyon previously inhabited by the Agua Caliente band of the Cahuilla Indians to a nice (largely seasonal) waterfall

Háifoss

Háifoss

Location: Iceland, Southern, Thjórsárdalur
One of Iceland’s tallest waterfalls, it’s less visited due to the need for a 4 wheel drive to navigate the access road. Has a bonus waterfall right next to it!

Stakkholtsgjá ♦

Stakkholtsgjá ♦

Location: Iceland, Southern, Thórsmörk
Nice non-technical canyon that gets an intrepid top pick rating because of the great side canyon leading to an impressive hidden waterfall in a sculpted, high-walled chamber

Thingvellir

Thingvellir

Location: Iceland, Southwest Iceland, Golden Circle
Interesting National Park with a storied history and set between tectonic plates creating a picturesque landscape above ground and the famous Silfra Fissure, which can be explored via either snorkeling or diving

Hooker Falls

Hooker Falls

Location: North Carolina, Brevard Area, Dupont State Forest
Wide waterfall in a peaceful setting; easy access via a short trail that can be extended to view Triple Falls

Triple Falls

Triple Falls

Location: North Carolina, Brevard Area, Dupont State Forest
Lovely three-tiered waterfall in scenic woodlands; a short detour on the brief hike provides a view of Hooker Falls

Whitewater Falls

Whitewater Falls

Location: North Carolina, Highlands area
The highest waterfall east of the Rockies, it’s so large you can only see the upper half from this location, but at 411 feet, it’s still very impressive.

Arethusa Falls

Arethusa Falls

Location: New Hampshire, Bartlett area, Crawford Notch State Park
Nice hike to a pretty waterfall; can be combined as a loop hike with nearby Frankenstein Trestle

Upper Yosemite Falls ♦

Upper Yosemite Falls ♦

Location: California, Yosemite National Park, Yosemite Valley
Historic trail to the top of Upper Yosemite Falls, providing outstanding views of some of Yosemite’s most iconic landmarks

Haast Pass

Haast Pass

Location: New Zealand, West Coast, north of Queenstown
Scenic drive across New Zealand’s Southern Alps with stops for waterfalls and beautiful views