Waterfall Hikes Near Anniston, AL

79,717 residents
Chicago Time Zone
11 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

The mountains start just behind Anniston, which is why eleven falls make its list. Noccalula Falls, up at Gadsden, pours 90 feet over the lip of Lookout Mountain, with a 1.4-mile loop and about 150 feet of climb below it. Griffin Falls drops 40 feet after only half a mile of walking. Salt Creek and High Shoals each run an easy mile and a half. Nearly every trail on the list takes dogs.

Located at 33.6712°N, -85.8135°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Anniston

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

11 of 11 gauged

1 of 11 waterfalls near Anniston is flowing strongly today

Great Falls Barely Flowing Rendalia Water Falls Barely Flowing Griffin Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Short Creek Falls Moderate Swindell Falls Moderate High Shoals Falls Barely Flowing Hightower Falls Moderate Little River Falls Roaring Noccalula Falls Low Salt Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 22 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 85°F

Aft 96°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 95°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 85°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 85°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Anniston

Updated about 1 hour ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Noccalula Falls Moderate · 1320 cfs 50th percentile
  2. 2 Little River Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 44th percentile
  3. 3 Hightower Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 30th percentile
  4. 4 Griffin Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 26th percentile
  5. 5 High Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 26th percentile
  6. 6 Short Creek Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 26th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Anniston (9 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Salt Creek Falls waterfall

Salt Creek Falls

12.1 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Noccalula Falls waterfall

Noccalula Falls

26.9 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.4 miles 150 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

29.2 miles away
Alabama
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Rendalia Water Falls in Alabama LiDAR

Rendalia Water Falls

33.2 miles away
Alabama
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Griffin Falls in Alabama, about 291 feet of drop LiDAR

Griffin Falls

35 miles away
Alabama
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

All 11 Waterfalls Near Anniston

Salt Creek Falls waterfall

Salt Creek Falls

12.1 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Noccalula Falls waterfall

Noccalula Falls

26.9 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.4 miles 150 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

29.2 miles away
Alabama
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Rendalia Water Falls in Alabama LiDAR

Rendalia Water Falls

33.2 miles away
Alabama
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Swindell Falls in Alabama, about 180 feet of drop LiDAR

Swindell Falls

34.9 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Griffin Falls in Alabama, about 291 feet of drop LiDAR

Griffin Falls

35 miles away
Alabama
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Hightower Falls waterfall CC

Hightower Falls

41.2 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
High Shoals Falls waterfall

High Shoals Falls

41.5 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
Little River Falls waterfall

Little River Falls

43.3 miles away
Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

46.4 miles away
Alabama
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Short Creek Falls waterfall

Short Creek Falls

48.4 miles away
Alabama
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Anniston

Are there free waterfalls near Anniston?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Anniston, including Griffin Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Anniston?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Anniston, including Great Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Anniston?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Anniston, including Great Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Anniston?

There are 10 kid-friendly waterfalls near Anniston, including Great Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Anniston?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Anniston, including High Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Anniston?

The shortest waterfall hike near Anniston is Great Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Anniston?

The tallest waterfall near Anniston is Noccalula Falls at 90 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Anniston require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Anniston requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Anniston?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Anniston have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Anniston?

The closest waterfall to Anniston is Salt Creek Falls, approximately 12.1 miles away.

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