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 Low 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 42 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 98°F

Wed 98°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 98°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Fri 97°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 96°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 94°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 92°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 91°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Centre

Updated 42 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Noccalula Falls Strong · 7840 cfs 88th percentile
  2. 2 Hightower Falls Low · 13 cfs 11th percentile
  3. 3 Salt Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 99 cfs 7th percentile
  4. 4 Keown Falls Barely Flowing · 687 cfs 4th percentile
  5. 5 Little River Falls Barely Flowing · 22 cfs 3rd percentile
  6. 6 Ragsdale Falls Barely Flowing · 9 cfs 1st 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

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

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near Centre

Little River Falls waterfall

Little River Falls

Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Swindell Falls

19 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

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

28 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hightower Falls waterfall CC

Hightower Falls

38.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Thompson Falls waterfall

Thompson Falls

37.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ragsdale Falls

1.5 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Piney Branch Falls

25.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Salt Creek Falls waterfall

Salt Creek Falls

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

Keown Falls

33.2 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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