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Fan waterfalls

Water spreads out horizontally as it descends, widening like a fan. Below are the 9 fan waterfalls in this guide, ranked by documented height.

By Reese Calder, Field Guide Editor · Updated
#WaterfallStateHeightTypeAccess
1Spray FallsWashington354 ftFanModerate hike
2Burney FallsCalifornia129 ftFanShort hike
3Ramona FallsOregon120 ftFanModerate hike
4Laughing Whitefish FallsMichigan100 ftFanShort hike
5Turner FallsOklahoma77 ftFanShort hike
6Crabtree FallsNorth Carolina70 ftFanModerate hike
7Little Spearfish FallsSouth Dakota47 ftFanShort hike
8Moss Glen Falls (Granville)Vermont35 ftFanRoadside
9Sougahoagdee FallsAlabamaFanModerate hike

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