Waterfall Hikes Near Birmingham, AL

Birmingham sits in the southern Appalachian foothills where ridges, river valleys and sandstone bluffs form wooded hollows and steep creek gorges draining local watersheds. Within 50 miles eight waterfall sites are reached mostly by moderate hikes that traverse mixed hardwood forest, canyon scrambles and occasional roadside cascades, and the area's close mix of urban parks and rugged uplands makes varied, compact outings accessible from nearby neighborhoods.