Waterfall Hikes Near Florence, AL

81,268 residents
Chicago Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Florence anchors the Shoals, and its waterfall radius stretches into rougher ground south of the Tennessee River. Thirteen falls make the page. Rainbow Falls is the long day, 5.4 miles of moderate trail to an 80-foot drop. Kinlock Falls asks a 0.3-mile walk for fifteen feet of water with swimming allowed, a good July move. Copperas Falls runs two easy miles and Quarter Creek a mile and a half, dogs fine at both. Butler and Georgia Falls list without numbers.

Located at 34.8303°N, -87.6655°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Florence

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

13 of 13 gauged

13 waterfalls near Florence have live flow data today

Butler Falls Moderate Kinlock Falls Moderate Parker Cascades Moderate Parker Falls Moderate Copperas Falls Barely Flowing Marcella Falls Barely Flowing Eagle Falls Barely Flowing Georgia Falls Barely Flowing Jenkins Falls Barely Flowing Quarter Creek Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Rattlesnake Falls Barely Flowing The Fall Off Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 87°F

Aft 87°F Sunny Best
Wed 91°F Sunny
Thu 93°F Sunny
Fri 91°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 82°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 78°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 78°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Florence

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Eagle Falls Low · 196 cfs 19th percentile
  2. 2 Rainbow Falls Low · 41 cfs 18th percentile
  3. 3 Quarter Creek Falls Low · 9 cfs 13th percentile
  4. 4 Butler Falls Barely Flowing · 7 cfs 3rd percentile
  5. 5 Kinlock Falls Barely Flowing · 7 cfs 3rd percentile
  6. 6 Parker Cascades Barely Flowing · 7 cfs 3rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Florence (5 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

28.7 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Kinlock Falls waterfall

Kinlock Falls

32.4 miles away
Alabama
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown

All 13 Waterfalls Near Florence

Georgia Falls waterfall

Georgia Falls

3.4 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
The Fall Off waterfall

The Fall Off

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

Quarter Creek Falls

28.7 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

29.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
5.4 miles Unknown
Butler Falls waterfall

Butler Falls

30.2 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Kinlock Falls waterfall

Kinlock Falls

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

Copperas Falls

33.1 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles Unknown
Parker Cascades waterfall

Parker Cascades

33.3 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
2.2 miles Unknown
Parker Falls waterfall

Parker Falls

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

Marcella Falls

45.1 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Rattlesnake Falls waterfall

Rattlesnake Falls

47.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Jenkins Falls waterfall

Jenkins Falls

47.6 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Eagle Falls waterfall

Eagle Falls

49.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Florence

Are there free waterfalls near Florence?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Florence, including Copperas Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Florence?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Florence, including Copperas Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Florence?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Florence, including Copperas Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Florence?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near Florence, including Copperas Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Florence?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Florence, including Kinlock Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Florence?

The shortest waterfall hike near Florence is Copperas Falls at 0.3 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Florence?

The tallest waterfall near Florence is Rainbow Falls at 80 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Florence?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Florence have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Florence?

The closest waterfall to Florence is Georgia Falls, approximately 3.4 miles away.

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