Waterfall Hikes Near Birmingham, AL
within 50 miles
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.
Map of Waterfalls Near Birmingham
Find waterfalls to hike near Birmingham
🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Birmingham (5 waterfalls)
Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.
Peavine Falls
46.4 miles awayAlabama
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Rendalia Water Falls
49 miles awayAlabama
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 350 ft
Salt Creek Falls
14.3 miles awayAlabama
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 350 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Birmingham With Waterfalls
Village Falls
37.1 miles awayAlabama
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 350 ft
Peavine Falls
46.4 miles awayAlabama
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Davis Falls
32.4 miles awayAlabama
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 350 ft
Weaver Falls
14.1 miles awayAlabama
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 350 ft
Rendalia Water Falls
49 miles awayAlabama
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 350 ft
Salt Creek Falls
14.3 miles awayAlabama
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 350 ft
Welcome Falls
5.1 miles awayAlabama
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Seven Falls
17.7 miles awayAlabama
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
Great Falls
39.5 miles awayAlabama
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 350 ft
University Falls (historical)
10.4 miles awayAlabama
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 350 ft