Waterfall Hikes Near Coats Bend, AL

1,353 residents
Chicago Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Coats Bend? There are 17 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Coats Bend. 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 34.0774°N, -85.8742°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Coats Bend

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

17 of 17 gauged

1 of 17 waterfalls near Coats Bend is flowing strongly today

De Soto Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Ditto Falls Barely Flowing Ragsdale Falls Barely Flowing Welcome Falls Barely Flowing Thompson Falls Barely Flowing Griffin Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Short Creek Falls Barely Flowing Swindell Falls Barely Flowing Hightower Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Little River Falls Barely Flowing Noccalula Falls Strong Piney Branch Falls Barely Flowing Salt Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 98°F

Wed 98°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Thu 97°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 98°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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Coats Bend

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Noccalula Falls Strong · 8030 cfs 88th percentile
  2. 2 Hightower Falls Barely Flowing · 12 cfs 1st percentile
  3. 3 Swindell Falls Barely Flowing · 13 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Thompson Falls Barely Flowing · 9 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Welcome Falls Barely Flowing · 9 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Short Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 13 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Coats Bend (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.

Noccalula Falls waterfall

Noccalula Falls

Alabama
Easy
1.4 miles 150 ft
Little River Falls waterfall

Little River Falls

Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Coats Bend (10 waterfalls)

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

Griffin 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

All 17 Waterfalls Near Coats Bend

Noccalula Falls waterfall

Noccalula Falls

Alabama
Easy
1.4 miles 150 ft

Swindell Falls

19 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Griffin 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
Little River Falls waterfall

Little River Falls

Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Salt Creek Falls waterfall

Salt Creek Falls

49.2 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

37.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
De Soto Falls waterfall

De Soto Falls

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
Hightower Falls waterfall CC

Hightower Falls

38.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Welcome Falls

40 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 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

Ditto Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Coats Bend

Are there free waterfalls near Coats Bend?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Coats Bend, including Ditto Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Coats Bend?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Coats Bend?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Coats Bend?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Coats Bend?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Coats Bend?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Coats Bend?

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

Do any waterfalls near Coats Bend require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Coats Bend?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Coats Bend have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Coats Bend?

The closest waterfall to Coats Bend is Noccalula Falls, approximately 8 miles away.

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