Updated July 2026
Falling Waters Falls
Florida's tallest waterfall, a 73-foot plunge that drops into a deep cylindrical sinkhole (Falling Waters Sink) and disappears underground, reached by a short boardwalk in Falling Waters State Park.
Before you go
Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check Florida State Parks for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Falling Waters Falls drops about 73 feet. That makes it the 315th-tallest documented waterfall in this inventory, taller than roughly 54% of the falls listed here. Height comes from published land-manager and survey records, not from our own measurement.
The Falling Waters Sink Trail (boardwalk) reaches it about 0.5 miles (out-and-back) with roughly 30 feet of elevation gain, rated easy. The nearest town is Chipley. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Florida State Parks for closures and current conditions.
winter/spring (after rain). Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.
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