With a variety of national parks dotting the state, Wyoming is home to many beautiful waterfalls. Some are easy to access while others require a hike through scenic areas.
The Upper Falls of Yellowstone River in the national park is considered to be one of the most impressive waterfalls in the country. It plunges from a height of 109 feet onto the river.
Kepler Cascades, on the Firehole River in southwestern Yellowstone National Park, is an easy stop for visitors who want to view a spectacular series of cascades. It drops approximately 150 feet over multiple tiers.
The falls were named in 1881 for a 12-year-old boy, Kepler Hoyt, who toured the park with his father, Wyoming Territorial Governor John Wesley Hoyt.
The three tiers of cascades drop the water in a spectacular series that can be seen from a viewing platform at a roadside turnout. There is no hike required to get to this scenic spot, so it’s an ideal spot for a quick stop on your way to Old Faithful or the lodges.
Shell Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the entire Bighorn National Forest. It tumbles more than 120 feet over sheer walls of granite into a great pool, where even massive ponderosa pine are decimated by the force of the cascading water.
Named after the thousands of fossilized sea shells found in the canyon walls, the falls drop at a rate of 3,600 gallons per second. The waterfall is a popular spot for hikers and wildlife photographers.
Duck Creek Falls is one of the most stunning waterfalls in Wyoming. This fall is known for its rocky precipice and cascading water.
While the falls aren't as big as some of their more famous counterparts, they're still an impressive sight and a must-see for visitors.
Located in the Laramie Range and part of the Laramie Peak Wildlife Habitat Management Area, this waterfall has a 60-foot fall with a secondary falls to enhance its scenic beauty. It’s difficult to access and unmarked, so be prepared to plan ahead.
One of the most underrated waterfalls in Yellowstone National Park, Upper Falls is a majestic plunge. Located just upstream from Middle Falls, it’s an impressive sight that should be added to your list of waterfalls to see in Wyoming.
A paved road leads to a fenced-in overlook that provides dramatic views of the plunges over Upper Falls. You can also hike a spur off the North Rim Trail to Brink of Upper Falls for another view of this majestic tumbler.
The 308-foot Lower Falls in Yellowstone National Park is one of the most powerful waterfalls in the world. Depending on the season, between 5,000 and 60,000 gallons of water rush over it each second.
The rocky canyon walls surrounding the Falls were formed by hydrothermal activity. These eruptions altered the rhyolite and sediments that make up the rocks of the canyon.
The resulting multi-hued rock creates spectacular views. Grafton Tyler Brown’s 1890 painting of the Lower Falls emphasizes this dramatic effect through a careful play of dark and light.
This massive cascade in Grand Teton National Park is one of the most popular waterfalls in the state. It can be accessed by foot or by taking a boat ride across Jenny Lake.
The hike to Hidden Falls is an easy and family-friendly way to see the beautiful falls. It starts from the Jenny Lake Trailhead, west of Teton Park Road at South Jenny Lake Junction.
The trail climbs gradually and steadily as you make your way to the falls. There are multiple wooden bridges along the trail that provide scenic overlooks of the river below, making for ideal photo opportunities.
