Waterfall Hikes Near Centre, AL

3,609 residents
Chicago Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Centre? There are 16 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Centre. 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 34.1537°N, -85.6689°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Centre

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

1 of 16 waterfalls near Centre 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 Little Falls Barely Flowing Little River 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

Tuesday

Sunny · 96°F

Mon 99°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 96°F Sunny Best
Wed 98°F Sunny
Thu 97°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 92°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Centre

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 Hightower Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 27th percentile
  3. 3 Little River Falls Barely Flowing · 41 cfs 1st percentile
  4. 4 De Soto Falls Barely Flowing · 13 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Griffin Falls Barely Flowing · 13 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 High Falls Barely Flowing · 13 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Centre (2 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 Centre (10 waterfalls)

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

Griffin 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

All 16 Waterfalls Near Centre

Little River Falls waterfall

Little River Falls

20.8 miles away
Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Swindell Falls

18.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Griffin Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Noccalula Falls waterfall

Noccalula Falls

Alabama
Easy
1.4 miles 150 ft
De Soto Falls waterfall

De Soto Falls

11.9 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Hightower Falls waterfall CC

Hightower Falls

40.9 miles away
Georgia
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
Thompson Falls waterfall

Thompson Falls

1.5 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Salt Creek Falls waterfall

Salt Creek Falls

47.7 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Centre

Are there free waterfalls near Centre?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Centre, including Griffin Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Centre?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Centre, including Little River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Centre?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Centre, including De Soto Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Centre?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Centre, including De Soto Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Centre?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Centre?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Centre?

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

Do any waterfalls near Centre require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Centre requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Centre?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Centre have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Centre?

The closest waterfall to Centre is Little River Falls, approximately 13.6 miles away.

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