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

5 of 16 waterfalls near Athens are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 97°F

Thu 97°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Fri 96°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 95°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 91°F 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 Roaring · 38 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Kinlock Falls Roaring · 38 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Parker Cascades Roaring · 38 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Parker Falls Roaring · 38 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Boone Falls Roaring · 1990 cfs 96th percentile
  6. 6 Ditto Falls Low · 8 cfs 12th 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

14 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Copperas Falls

46.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ditto Falls

30.7 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near Athens

Seven Falls

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

The Fall Off

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

Georgia Falls

29.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Copperas Falls

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

Boone Falls

25.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ditto Falls

30.7 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Welcome Falls

12.8 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Marcella Falls

31.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Piney Branch Falls

23 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ragsdale Falls

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

Thompson Falls

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

Rattlesnake Falls

29.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Parker Cascades waterfall

Parker Cascades

45.7 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Parker Falls waterfall

Parker Falls

46.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kinlock Falls waterfall

Kinlock Falls

46.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Butler Falls waterfall

Butler Falls

49 miles away
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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