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

16 of 18 waterfalls near Decatur are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 66°F

Aft 74°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 70°F Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Fri 70°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Sat 60°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 62°F Sunny
Mon 64°F Sunny
Tue 66°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Decatur

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Thompson Falls Roaring · 9 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Copperas Falls Roaring · 1040 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Ditto Falls Roaring · 9 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Welcome Falls Roaring · 9 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 High Falls Roaring · 28 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Marcella Falls Roaring · 1040 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Decatur (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

34.1 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Decatur (8 waterfalls)

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

Aerial view around Ditto Falls in Alabama Aerial

Ditto Falls

22.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
1.0 miles Unknown

All 18 Waterfalls Near Decatur

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

Seven Falls

13.7 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
The Fall Off waterfall

The Fall Off

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

Ditto Falls

22.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Welcome Falls in Alabama, about 69 feet of drop LiDAR

Welcome Falls

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

Parker Cascades

33.7 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
2.2 miles Unknown
Parker Falls waterfall

Parker Falls

34.1 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Kinlock Falls waterfall

Kinlock Falls

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

Piney Branch Falls

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

Ragsdale Falls

36.3 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Thompson Falls waterfall

Thompson Falls

36.7 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Butler Falls waterfall

Butler Falls

37 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Georgia Falls waterfall

Georgia Falls

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

Copperas Falls

38.3 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Quarter Creek Falls in Alabama, about 60 feet of drop LiDAR

Quarter Creek Falls

40.8 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Boone Falls waterfall CC

Boone Falls

42.2 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Short Creek Falls waterfall

Short Creek Falls

45.5 miles away
Alabama
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

47.5 miles away
Alabama
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Marcella Falls in Tennessee, about 32 feet of drop LiDAR

Marcella Falls

48.1 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown

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 easy waterfall hikes near Decatur?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Decatur, including Copperas Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Decatur?

There are 8 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 Copperas Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Decatur?

The tallest waterfall near Decatur is Georgia Falls at 70 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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