Anchorage · AK

Waterfalls near Anchorage, AK

8 waterfalls within 75 miles · 8 with detail pages · 4 within 25 miles

This page lists every named waterfall in our database within driving distance of Anchorage, sorted by how far they are. Distances are straight-line; drive times assume average highway-plus-local routes (typically 30% longer than the straight-line miles). For trip planning, treat them as a starting point and verify the actual route in Google Maps.

Always check current access, parking, and seasonal closures with the relevant land manager — state parks, the National Park Service, or the local ranger district — before heading out. Several of these falls are seasonal and may run dry in mid-to-late summer.

Closest waterfalls to Anchorage

Top 5

All waterfalls within 75 miles, by distance

8 total

Within 25 miles of Anchorage

4 listed
WaterfallHeightDistanceDrive
Niagara Falls10 ft14 mi~25 min
South Fork Falls15 mi~25 min
Heritage Falls23 mi~40 min
Thunder Bird Falls24 mi~40 min

25–50 miles

2 listed
WaterfallHeightDistanceDrive
Virgin Creek Falls32 mi~55 min
Juneau Falls49 mi~1.4 hr

50–75 miles

2 listed
WaterfallHeightDistanceDrive
Eska Falls51 mi~1.5 hr
Russian River Falls53 mi~1.5 hr

Beyond 75 miles

Wider radius

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