Valdez-Cordova County, Alaska
Waterfalls Near Cordova, AK
2 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Cordova, 1 of them inside 10 miles. Ohman Falls is the closest at 6.7 miles to the northeast. Bridal Veil Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 49 Google reviews). Most of the falls are north of Cordova.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Cordova at a Glance
6 Waterfalls Near Cordova, Ranked by Distance
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Ohman Falls
Ohman Falls is the closest named waterfall to Cordova, 6.7 miles to the northeast in Chugach County. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Cordova. USGS notes: in Power Creek, 7 mi. NE of Cordova, Chugach Mts.
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Cordova, AK 99574
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Sahlin Falls
Sahlin Falls lies 13 miles northwest of Cordova in Chugach County, number 2 of 6 by distance. USGS notes: in Sahlin Creek, 600 ft. from its mouth at Sheep Bay, 13 mi. NW of Cordova, Chugach Mts.
- Address
- Chugach County, AK (GPS 60.6944, -145.9669)
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Horsetail Falls
Horsetail Falls lies 37 miles north of Cordova in Chugach County, number 3 of 6 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Cordova. Hiking trails through a lush spruce forest lead to this scenic waterfall with an observation area.
- Rating
- 4.8 (36 Google reviews)
- Address
- Valdez, AK 99686
- Known for
- photo opportunities, easy access, location, veil, bridal
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Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls lies 37 miles north of Cordova in Chugach County, number 4 of 6 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Cordova. Its own nearest town is Valdez.
- Rating
- 4.9 (49 Google reviews)
- Address
- Valdez, AK 99686
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Rudleston Falls
Rudleston Falls lies 38 miles north of Cordova in Chugach County, number 5 of 6 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Cordova. Its own nearest town is Valdez.
- Rating
- 4.9 (9 Google reviews)
- Address
- Valdez, AK 99686
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Whiting Falls
Whiting Falls lies 44 miles northeast of Cordova in Chugach County, number 6 of 6 by distance. USGS notes: on a tributary to Copper River, 55 mi. NW of Cordova, Chugach Mts.
- Address
- Chugach County, AK (GPS 60.9901, -144.8422)
Where the Waterfalls Are
Cordova sits in or near the Prince William Sound and Southcentral area of Alaska. Southcentral Alaska pairs the Chugach Mountains with the road system, so this is where the most drive-up waterfalls are found. Near Valdez, the walls of Keystone Canyon along the Richardson Highway carry Bridal Veil Falls and other cascades within sight of the road. Inland, Liberty Falls drops toward the Copper River basin northeast of Valdez. Closer to Anchorage, Thunder Bird Falls lies on Thunder Bird Creek just above its junction with the Eklutna River, a short outing from the city. The Kenai Peninsula and Matanuska-Susitna valleys add a few more, generally on glacier-fed creeks that run milky and cold through summer. Read the Alaska waterfall guide.
By direction from Cordova: 3 to the north, 2 to the northeast, and 1 to the northwest. They are spread across Chugach County (6). The average distance is 29.0 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Cordova
Ohman Falls (6.7 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Cordova
Sahlin Falls (13 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Cordova: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Cordova, AK?
2 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Cordova: 1 within 10 miles, 1 10 to 20 miles, 0 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Cordova?
Ohman Falls in Chugach County is the closest, about 6.7 miles northeast of Cordova.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Cordova?
Bridal Veil Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.9 stars from 49 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Cordova in?
Chugach County (6).
How does Cordova compare with other Alaska towns?
Cordova ranks 5th of the 17 Alaska towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.