Waterfall Hikes Near Decatur, AL

57,525 residents
Chicago Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Eighteen waterfalls sit within range of Decatur, and Bankhead National Forest holds nearly all of them. Summer belongs to Kinlock Falls, a fifteen foot slide with a swim hole underneath and barely a third of a mile of walking, dogs welcome. Ditto Falls packs a moderate grade into a single mile. Welcome Falls covers two miles and roughly 200 feet of up. Seven Falls climbs harder, about 300 feet over the same distance. Parker Falls keeps things gentle over a mile and a half, and Parker Cascades stretches the walk to 2.2.

Located at 34.5731°N, -86.9905°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Decatur

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

18 of 18 gauged

5 of 18 waterfalls near Decatur are flowing strongly today

Boone Falls Barely Flowing Butler Falls Strong Kinlock Falls Strong Parker Cascades Strong Parker Falls Strong Copperas Falls Barely Flowing Marcella Falls Barely Flowing Ditto Falls Moderate Ragsdale Falls Moderate Welcome Falls Moderate Thompson Falls Moderate Georgia Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Short Creek Falls Moderate Piney Branch Falls Moderate Quarter Creek Falls Moderate Seven Falls Strong The Fall Off Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 94°F

Wed 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 94°F Sunny Best
Fri 96°F Sunny
Sat 97°F Sunny
Sun 97°F Sunny
Mon 99°F Sunny
Tue 96°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Decatur

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Butler Falls Strong · 87 cfs 75th percentile
  2. 2 Parker Falls Strong · 87 cfs 75th percentile
  3. 3 Parker Cascades Strong · 87 cfs 75th percentile
  4. 4 Kinlock Falls Strong · 87 cfs 75th percentile
  5. 5 Quarter Creek Falls Moderate · 188 cfs 71st percentile
  6. 6 The Fall Off Moderate · 169 cfs 67th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Decatur (9 waterfalls)

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Seven Falls

43.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Ditto Falls

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

Parker Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 18 Waterfalls Near Decatur

Seven Falls

43.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
The Fall Off waterfall

The Fall Off

10.9 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ditto Falls

46.8 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Welcome Falls

38.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Parker Cascades waterfall

Parker Cascades

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Parker Falls waterfall

Parker Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kinlock Falls waterfall

Kinlock Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Piney Branch Falls

44 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ragsdale Falls

26.9 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Thompson Falls waterfall

Thompson Falls

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

Butler Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Georgia Falls waterfall

Georgia Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Copperas Falls

34.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Quarter Creek Falls

17.5 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Boone Falls waterfall CC

Boone Falls

23.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Short Creek Falls waterfall

Short Creek Falls

49.7 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Marcella Falls

22.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Decatur

Are there free waterfalls near Decatur?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Decatur, including Copperas Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Decatur?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Decatur, including Copperas Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Decatur?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Decatur, including Copperas Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Decatur?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Decatur?

The shortest waterfall hike near Decatur is Boone Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Decatur?

The tallest waterfall near Decatur is High Falls at 35 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Decatur?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Decatur have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Decatur?

The closest waterfall to Decatur is Seven Falls, approximately 13.7 miles away.

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