Waterfall Hikes Near Athens, AL

26,179 residents
Chicago Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Athens? There are 16 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Athens. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 34.7843°N, -86.9503°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Athens

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

16 waterfalls near Athens have live flow data today

Boone Falls Barely Flowing Butler Falls Low Kinlock Falls Low Parker Cascades Low Parker Falls Low Ditto Falls Barely Flowing Ragsdale Falls Barely Flowing Welcome Falls Barely Flowing Thompson Falls Barely Flowing Georgia Falls Barely Flowing Piney Branch Falls Barely Flowing Rattlesnake Falls Barely Flowing Seven Falls Barely Flowing The Fall Off Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 97°F

Aft 97°F Sunny Best
Mon 96°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 92°F Sunny
Wed 95°F Sunny
Thu 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 89°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Athens

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Butler Falls Low · 19 cfs 10th percentile
  2. 2 Kinlock Falls Low · 19 cfs 10th percentile
  3. 3 Parker Cascades Low · 19 cfs 10th percentile
  4. 4 Parker Falls Low · 19 cfs 10th percentile
  5. 5 Boone Falls Barely Flowing · 269 cfs 7th percentile
  6. 6 Copperas Falls Barely Flowing · 90 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Athens (6 waterfalls)

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

Seven Falls

38.4 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Copperas Falls

33.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ditto Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near Athens

Seven Falls

38.4 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
The Fall Off waterfall

The Fall Off

20.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Georgia Falls waterfall

Georgia Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Copperas Falls

33.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Boone Falls waterfall CC

Boone Falls

45.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ditto Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Welcome Falls

28.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Marcella Falls

38.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Piney Branch Falls

5.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ragsdale Falls

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

Thompson Falls

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

Rattlesnake Falls

48 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 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
Kinlock Falls waterfall

Kinlock Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Butler Falls waterfall

Butler Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Athens

Are there free waterfalls near Athens?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Athens, including Copperas Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Athens?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Athens, including Copperas Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Athens?

There are 6 kid-friendly waterfalls near Athens, including Copperas Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Athens?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Athens, including Kinlock Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Athens?

The shortest waterfall hike near Athens is Boone Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Athens?

The tallest waterfall near Athens is Kinlock Falls at 15 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Athens?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Athens have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Athens?

The closest waterfall to Athens is Seven Falls, approximately 22.7 miles away.

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