Waterfall Hikes Near Cherokee, AL

890 residents
Chicago Time Zone
9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Cherokee is a small stop on US 72 out toward the Mississippi line, with nine falls in its reach. Rainbow Falls is the commitment, 80 feet of waterfall after 5.4 miles of moderate trail. Kinlock Falls waits a 0.3-mile walk from the road, fifteen feet high, with dogs and swimmers both welcome. Quarter Creek and Parker Falls each run about a mile and a half, easy and dog-friendly. Butler Falls and Georgia Falls round out the page without trail numbers.

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

9 waterfalls near Cherokee have live flow data today

Butler Falls Barely Flowing Kinlock Falls Barely Flowing Parker Cascades Barely Flowing Parker Falls Barely Flowing Quarter Creek Falls Low Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing The Fall Off Barely Flowing

Updated 23 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 80°F

Fri 89°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 77°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 79°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 80°F Sunny Best
Wed 78°F Sunny
Thu 83°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Cherokee

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Quarter Creek Falls Low · 9 cfs 20th percentile
  2. 2 The Fall Off Low · 2 cfs 14th percentile
  3. 3 Georgia Falls Barely Flowing · 23 cfs 2nd percentile
  4. 4 Butler Falls Barely Flowing · 7 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Copperas Falls Barely Flowing · 20 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Kinlock Falls Barely Flowing · 7 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cherokee (4 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.

LiDAR terrain view around Quarter Creek Falls in Alabama, about 60 feet of drop LiDAR

Quarter Creek Falls

37.9 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Kinlock Falls waterfall

Kinlock Falls

41.6 miles away
Alabama
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown

All 9 Waterfalls Near Cherokee

Georgia Falls waterfall

Georgia Falls

16.2 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

20.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
5.4 miles Unknown
The Fall Off waterfall

The Fall Off

29.8 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Quarter Creek Falls in Alabama, about 60 feet of drop LiDAR

Quarter Creek Falls

37.9 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Butler Falls waterfall

Butler Falls

39.4 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Kinlock Falls waterfall

Kinlock Falls

41.6 miles away
Alabama
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
Parker Cascades waterfall

Parker Cascades

42.5 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
2.2 miles Unknown
Parker Falls waterfall

Parker Falls

42.6 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Copperas Falls in Tennessee, about 21 feet of drop LiDAR

Copperas Falls

49.4 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles Unknown

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 easy waterfall hikes near Cherokee?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes 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 Copperas Falls at 0.3 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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