Waterfall Hikes Near Cherokee, AL

890 residents
Chicago Time Zone
9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cherokee? There are 9 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cherokee. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 34.7577°N, -87.9670°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cherokee

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

9 of 9 gauged

5 of 9 waterfalls near Cherokee are flowing strongly today

Butler Falls Roaring Kinlock Falls Roaring Parker Cascades Roaring Parker Falls Roaring Copperas Falls Barely Flowing Georgia Falls Barely Flowing Quarter Creek Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing The Fall Off Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Independence Day

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 94°F

Thu 95°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 95°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 94°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Sun 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 92°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 91°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 90°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Cherokee

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Butler Falls Roaring · 38 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Kinlock Falls Roaring · 38 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Parker Cascades Roaring · 38 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Parker Falls Roaring · 38 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Quarter Creek Falls Roaring · 215 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 The Fall Off Barely Flowing · 16 cfs 3rd percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cherokee (4 waterfalls)

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

Quarter Creek Falls

44.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kinlock Falls waterfall

Kinlock Falls

46.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 9 Waterfalls Near Cherokee

Georgia Falls waterfall

Georgia Falls

29.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

20.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Fall Off waterfall

The Fall Off

34.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Quarter Creek Falls

44.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Butler Falls waterfall

Butler Falls

49 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kinlock Falls waterfall

Kinlock Falls

46.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Parker Cascades waterfall

Parker Cascades

45.7 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Parker Falls waterfall

Parker Falls

46.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Copperas Falls

46.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cherokee

Are there free waterfalls near Cherokee?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Cherokee, including Copperas Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cherokee?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cherokee, including Copperas Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cherokee?

There are 5 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cherokee, including Copperas Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cherokee?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Cherokee, including Kinlock Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cherokee?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cherokee is Butler Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cherokee?

The tallest waterfall near Cherokee is Rainbow Falls at 80 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cherokee?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Cherokee have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cherokee?

The closest waterfall to Cherokee is Georgia Falls, approximately 16.2 miles away.

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