Horsetail Falls
Whittier, Alaska
Hike and Snowshoe
Horsetail Falls is an impressively huge cascade dropping off Whittier Glacier in the town of Whittier. It drops about 200 ft. before cascading down another 400 ft.
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Waterfalls of Alaska - Horsetail Falls; Whittier
Horsetail Falls at Whittier, AK waterfalls - hiking trails, pictures, maps, and directions. Horsetail Falls is an impressively huge cascade dropping off Whittier Glacier in the town of Whittier. It drops about 200 ft. before cascading down another 400 ft.
https://www.waterfallswest.com/waterfall.php?id=horsetail-falls-591Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Whittier, Alaska
- Head east on Billings St toward Eastern Ave (207 ft)
- Turn left onto Eastern Ave (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Blackstone Rd (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Shotgun Cove Rd (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Reservoir RdPartial restricted usage road(0.5 mi)
From the main parking area on Whittier St., you can see the waterfall. Walk through the parking area and subsequent campground to get a closer view.
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