Waterfall Hikes Near Birmingham, AL

782,111 residents
Chicago Time Zone
10 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Oak Mountain State Park puts a waterfall almost inside Birmingham's suburbs. Peavine Falls drops twenty feet there at the end of a 1.6-mile trail with 200 feet of climb, dogs welcome, though the flow thins to a trickle in a dry August. Ten falls show within fifty miles overall. Rendalia Water Falls and Great Falls are easy half-mile legs farther out, and Seven Falls and Welcome Falls, moderate two-milers, wait off to the north. Catch all of these in the wet months.

Located at 33.5279°N, -86.7971°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Birmingham

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

10 of 10 gauged

10 waterfalls near Birmingham have live flow data today

Davis Falls Moderate Weaver Falls Moderate Great Falls Barely Flowing Rendalia Water Falls Barely Flowing Peavine Falls Moderate Salt Creek Falls Barely Flowing Seven Falls Low Welcome Falls Barely Flowing Village Falls Moderate University Falls (historical) Low

Updated 25 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 85°F

Aft 97°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 96°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 85°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 84°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Birmingham

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Davis Falls Moderate · 45 cfs 64th percentile
  2. 2 Weaver Falls Moderate · 45 cfs 64th percentile
  3. 3 Village Falls Moderate · 53 cfs 34th percentile
  4. 4 University Falls (historical) Low · 420 cfs 16th percentile
  5. 5 Peavine Falls Low · 3 cfs 13th percentile
  6. 6 Seven Falls Low · 2 cfs 13th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Birmingham (3 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.

LiDAR terrain view around Rendalia Water Falls in Alabama LiDAR

Rendalia Water Falls

37.5 miles away
Alabama
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Salt Creek Falls waterfall

Salt Creek Falls

39 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Birmingham (5 waterfalls)

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

Peavine Falls waterfall

Peavine Falls

12.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft

All 10 Waterfalls Near Birmingham

LiDAR terrain view around Village Falls in Alabama, about 44 feet of drop LiDAR

Village Falls

8.7 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Peavine Falls waterfall

Peavine Falls

12.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft
Davis Falls waterfall

Davis Falls

24.3 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Weaver Falls in Alabama, about 75 feet of drop LiDAR

Weaver Falls

25.5 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Rendalia Water Falls in Alabama LiDAR

Rendalia Water Falls

37.5 miles away
Alabama
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Salt Creek Falls waterfall

Salt Creek Falls

39 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Welcome Falls in Alabama, about 69 feet of drop LiDAR

Welcome Falls

44.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Seven Falls in Alabama, about 120 feet of drop LiDAR

Seven Falls

45.5 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

46.5 miles away
Alabama
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
University Falls (historical) waterfall

University Falls (historical)

47 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Birmingham

Are there free waterfalls near Birmingham?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Birmingham, including Rendalia Water Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Birmingham?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Birmingham, including Great Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Birmingham?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near Birmingham, including Great Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Birmingham?

There are 5 kid-friendly waterfalls near Birmingham, including Great Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Birmingham?

The shortest waterfall hike near Birmingham is Great Falls at 0.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Birmingham?

The tallest waterfall near Birmingham is Peavine Falls at 20 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Birmingham?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Birmingham have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Birmingham?

The closest waterfall to Birmingham is Village Falls, approximately 8.7 miles away.

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