Waterfall Hikes Near Cullman, AL

18,434 residents
Chicago Time Zone
19 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Nineteen falls land inside Cullman's fifty-mile circle, a deep bench for north Alabama. Seven Falls takes two miles of trail and 300 feet of climb, dogs welcome. Welcome Falls covers the same distance with 200 feet of gain. Ditto Falls packs its moderate rating into a single mile. Short walks are the local specialty, though. Parker Falls runs an easy mile and a half, and Short Creek Falls puts you at the water a tenth of a mile from the car.

Located at 34.1775°N, -86.8407°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cullman

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

19 of 19 gauged

5 of 19 waterfalls near Cullman are flowing strongly today

Butler Falls Low Kinlock Falls Low Parker Cascades Low Parker Falls Low Ditto Falls Barely Flowing Ragsdale Falls Barely Flowing Welcome Falls Barely Flowing Thompson Falls Barely Flowing Griffin Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Short Creek Falls Roaring Swindell Falls Roaring Noccalula Falls Moderate Peavine Falls Barely Flowing Piney Branch Falls Moderate Quarter Creek Falls Low Seven Falls Strong Village Falls Barely Flowing The Fall Off Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 85°F

Aft 82°F Sunny
Tue 85°F Sunny Best
Wed 89°F Sunny
Thu 89°F Sunny
Fri 89°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 79°F Rain Showers Likely

Flowing best right now near Cullman

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Swindell Falls Roaring · 30 cfs 95th percentile
  2. 2 Short Creek Falls Roaring · 30 cfs 95th percentile
  3. 3 Griffin Falls Roaring · 30 cfs 95th percentile
  4. 4 High Falls Roaring · 30 cfs 95th percentile
  5. 5 Seven Falls Strong · 3 cfs 83rd percentile
  6. 6 Noccalula Falls Moderate · 1130 cfs 42nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cullman (7 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.

Parker Falls waterfall

Parker Falls

33.4 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cullman (10 waterfalls)

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

LiDAR terrain view around Seven Falls in Alabama, about 120 feet of drop LiDAR

Seven Falls

11.9 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Aerial view around Ditto Falls in Alabama Aerial

Ditto Falls

27 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
1.0 miles Unknown

All 19 Waterfalls Near Cullman

LiDAR terrain view around Seven Falls in Alabama, about 120 feet of drop LiDAR

Seven Falls

11.9 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Welcome Falls in Alabama, about 69 feet of drop LiDAR

Welcome Falls

14.2 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Thompson Falls waterfall

Thompson Falls

24.4 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Ragsdale Falls in Alabama, about 124 feet of drop LiDAR

Ragsdale Falls

25.9 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Aerial view around Ditto Falls in Alabama Aerial

Ditto Falls

27 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
1.0 miles Unknown
Parker Falls waterfall

Parker Falls

33.4 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Parker Cascades waterfall

Parker Cascades

33.5 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
2.2 miles Unknown
Short Creek Falls waterfall

Short Creek Falls

34 miles away
Alabama
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Kinlock Falls waterfall

Kinlock Falls

34.4 miles away
Alabama
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Village Falls in Alabama, about 44 feet of drop LiDAR

Village Falls

35.8 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Butler Falls waterfall

Butler Falls

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

Quarter Creek Falls

38.1 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Piney Branch Falls in Alabama, about 128 feet of drop LiDAR

Piney Branch Falls

39.3 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Noccalula Falls waterfall

Noccalula Falls

41.3 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.4 miles 150 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Swindell Falls in Alabama, about 180 feet of drop LiDAR

Swindell Falls

43.1 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

43.6 miles away
Alabama
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Griffin Falls in Alabama, about 291 feet of drop LiDAR

Griffin Falls

43.9 miles away
Alabama
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Peavine Falls waterfall

Peavine Falls

46.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft
The Fall Off waterfall

The Fall Off

46.2 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cullman

Are there free waterfalls near Cullman?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Cullman, including Ditto Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cullman?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Cullman, including Griffin Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cullman?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cullman, including Ditto Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cullman?

There are 10 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cullman, including Ditto Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cullman?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Cullman, including High Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cullman?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cullman is Ditto Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cullman?

The tallest waterfall near Cullman is Noccalula Falls at 90 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cullman?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near Cullman have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cullman?

The closest waterfall to Cullman is Seven Falls, approximately 11.9 miles away.

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