The Best Trails with Waterfalls

Whether hiking or biking, trails offer so many rewarding views. One of the most special natural sights that can take a traveler’s breath away is a waterfall. Here’s a list of 10 scenic trails around the country with jaw-dropping waterfalls.


1

Wallace Falls Railway Trail

Washington

Photo by: Andy Porter Images

2

Historic Columbia River Highway Trail

Oregon

Photo courtesy of Ravean Aaron, IG: @Ravean_Aaron

3

Bike and Hike Trail

Ohio

Photo by Laurence Norah of Finding the Universe

4

Black Diamond Trail

New York

Photo by: Arun Sundar (500px.com/arunsundar)

5

Blackwater Canyon Trail

West Virginia

Photo by: beachbum25

6

Catherine Valley Trail

New York

Photo by: Sean Sheppard © 2017

7

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Maryland

Photo by: Chris Kayler, www.chriskayler.com

8

Gitchi-Gami State Trail

Minnesota

Photo by: Joe Ennesser, breakinglightphoto.com

9

Provo River Parkway

Utah

Photo by: Ryan Smith

10

Snake River Canyon Rim Trail

Idaho

Photo by: Decaseconds (CC BY-NC 2.0)

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