Solomon Gulch Falls drops about 183 feet down rocky terrain across the road from the Solomon Gulch Fish Hatchery near Valdez, visible from Dayville Road. The nearby Solomon Gulch (John Hunter Memorial) Trail offers a longer hike to a reservoir overlook.
At 183 ft, it stands above roughly 85% of the 775 documented falls in this guide.
The falls are fed by Solomon Gulch. You'll find it in Chugach (Valdez-Cordova), Alaska. It is protected within State of Alaska / Solomon Gulch Hydroelectric area.
This is a roadside waterfall: visible from a road, parking area, or a walk of a few hundred feet. Because it sits right off the road, it makes an easy stop on a longer trip and works for visitors with limited time or mobility. Base a visit out of Valdez, the closest town.
When to go: Summer snowmelt (May-Aug). Like most waterfalls, Solomon Gulch Falls runs highest after snowmelt or heavy rain and can thin out in late summer, so it's worth checking recent streamflow and the land manager's conditions page before a long drive.
