Waterfall Hikes Near Arab, AL

8,552 residents
Chicago Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Arab? There are 17 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Arab. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 34.3309°N, -86.4991°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Arab

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

17 of 17 gauged

2 of 17 waterfalls near Arab are flowing strongly today

Boone Falls Roaring De Soto Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Ditto Falls Barely Flowing Ragsdale Falls Barely Flowing Welcome Falls Barely Flowing Thompson Falls Barely Flowing Griffin Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Short Creek Falls Barely Flowing Swindell Falls Barely Flowing Little River Falls Barely Flowing Noccalula Falls Strong Parker Cascades Barely Flowing Parker Falls Barely Flowing Piney Branch Falls Barely Flowing Seven Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 28 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 95°F

Wed 95°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Thu 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 94°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 93°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 88°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Arab

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Boone Falls Roaring · 1970 cfs 95th percentile
  2. 2 Noccalula Falls Strong · 8030 cfs 88th percentile
  3. 3 Swindell Falls Barely Flowing · 13 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Thompson Falls Barely Flowing · 9 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Welcome Falls Barely Flowing · 9 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Short Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 13 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Arab (2 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Arab (9 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Ditto Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Short Creek Falls waterfall

Short Creek Falls

28 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Arab

Ragsdale Falls

1.5 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Thompson Falls waterfall

Thompson Falls

37.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Welcome Falls

40 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Ditto Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Short Creek Falls waterfall

Short Creek Falls

28 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Piney Branch Falls

25.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Seven Falls

38.9 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Griffin Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Swindell Falls

19 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Noccalula Falls waterfall

Noccalula Falls

Alabama
Easy
1.4 miles 150 ft
Little River Falls waterfall

Little River Falls

Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Boone Falls waterfall CC

Boone Falls

15.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Parker Cascades waterfall

Parker Cascades

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Parker Falls waterfall

Parker Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
De Soto Falls waterfall

De Soto Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Arab

Are there free waterfalls near Arab?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Arab, including Ditto Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Arab?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Arab, including Little River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Arab?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Arab, including De Soto Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Arab?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Arab, including De Soto Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Arab?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Arab?

The shortest waterfall hike near Arab is Boone Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Arab?

The tallest waterfall near Arab is De Soto Falls at 104 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Arab?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Arab have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Arab?

The closest waterfall to Arab is Ragsdale Falls, approximately 4 miles away.

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