Waterfall Hikes Near Cedar Bluff, AL

1,672 residents
Chicago Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cedar Bluff? There are 18 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cedar Bluff. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 34.2217°N, -85.5882°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cedar Bluff

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

18 of 18 gauged

1 of 18 waterfalls near Cedar Bluff is flowing strongly today

De Soto Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Griffin Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Short Creek Falls Barely Flowing Swindell Falls Barely Flowing Hightower Falls Moderate Keown Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Moderate Little Falls Barely Flowing Little River Falls Barely Flowing Lula Falls Barely Flowing Noccalula Falls Strong Piney Branch Falls Barely Flowing Ragsdale Falls Barely Flowing Thompson Falls Barely Flowing Salt Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 90°F

Mon 97°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 94°F Sunny
Wed 95°F Sunny
Thu 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 90°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 90°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Cedar Bluff

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Noccalula Falls Strong · 8620 cfs 86th percentile
  2. 2 Laurel Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 32nd percentile
  3. 3 Hightower Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 27th percentile
  4. 4 Little River Falls Barely Flowing · 41 cfs 1st percentile
  5. 5 Swindell Falls Barely Flowing · 13 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Thompson Falls Barely Flowing · 1 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cedar Bluff (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.

Little River Falls waterfall

Little River Falls

20.8 miles away
Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Noccalula Falls waterfall

Noccalula Falls

Alabama
Easy
1.4 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cedar Bluff (11 waterfalls)

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

De Soto Falls waterfall

De Soto Falls

11.9 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Griffin Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 18 Waterfalls Near Cedar Bluff

Little River Falls waterfall

Little River Falls

20.8 miles away
Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
De Soto Falls waterfall

De Soto Falls

11.9 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Swindell Falls

18.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Griffin Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Noccalula Falls waterfall

Noccalula Falls

Alabama
Easy
1.4 miles 150 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Short Creek Falls waterfall

Short Creek Falls

4.7 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

28.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hightower Falls waterfall CC

Hightower Falls

40.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Thompson Falls waterfall

Thompson Falls

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

Keown Falls

28.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
1.8 miles 400 ft

Ragsdale Falls

18.7 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Piney Branch Falls

5.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lula Falls waterfall

Lula Falls

11.7 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

7.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Salt Creek Falls waterfall

Salt Creek Falls

47.7 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cedar Bluff

Are there free waterfalls near Cedar Bluff?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Cedar Bluff, including Griffin Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cedar Bluff?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Cedar Bluff, including Laurel Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cedar Bluff?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cedar Bluff, including De Soto Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cedar Bluff?

There are 13 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cedar Bluff, including De Soto Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cedar Bluff?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Cedar Bluff, including High Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cedar Bluff?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cedar Bluff is De Soto Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cedar Bluff?

The tallest waterfall near Cedar Bluff is De Soto Falls at 104 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Cedar Bluff require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Cedar Bluff require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cedar Bluff?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Cedar Bluff have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cedar Bluff?

The closest waterfall to Cedar Bluff is Little River Falls, approximately 10.1 miles away.

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