Waterfall Hikes Near Fort Payne, AL

14,815 residents
Chicago Time Zone
26 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Fort Payne? There are 26 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Fort Payne. 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 34.4559°N, -85.6965°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Fort Payne

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

26 of 26 gauged

1 of 26 waterfalls near Fort Payne is flowing strongly today

Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Jumpoff Falls Barely Flowing Monteagle Falls Barely Flowing 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 Foster Falls Barely Flowing Griffin Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Short Creek Falls Barely Flowing Swindell Falls Barely Flowing Hightower Falls Barely Flowing Keown Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Middle Creek Falls Barely Flowing Three Creeks Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Little River Falls Barely Flowing Lula Falls Barely Flowing Noccalula Falls Roaring Piney Branch Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 93°F

Tue 93°F Sunny Best
Wed 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 93°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 92°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 91°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 89°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 87°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Fort Payne

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Noccalula Falls Roaring · 8020 cfs 90th percentile
  2. 2 Keown Falls Barely Flowing · 691 cfs 4th percentile
  3. 3 Lula Falls Barely Flowing · 10 cfs 2nd percentile
  4. 4 De Soto Falls Barely Flowing · 9 cfs 2nd percentile
  5. 5 Little Falls Barely Flowing · 9 cfs 2nd percentile
  6. 6 High Falls Barely Flowing · 9 cfs 2nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Fort Payne (4 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.

Little River Falls waterfall

Little River Falls

Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Fort Payne (14 waterfalls)

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

De Soto Falls waterfall

De Soto Falls

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

All 26 Waterfalls Near Fort Payne

Monteagle Falls

2.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

6.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Three Creeks Falls waterfall

Three Creeks Falls

41 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Middle Creek Falls waterfall

Middle Creek Falls

41.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

Welcome Falls

40 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Hightower Falls waterfall CC

Hightower Falls

38.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Fort Payne

Are there free waterfalls near Fort Payne?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Fort Payne, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Fort Payne?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Fort Payne, including Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Fort Payne?

There are 14 dog-friendly waterfalls near Fort Payne, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Fort Payne?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Fort Payne, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Fort Payne?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Fort Payne, including Foster Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Fort Payne?

The shortest waterfall hike near Fort Payne is Bridal Veil Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Fort Payne?

The tallest waterfall near Fort Payne is De Soto Falls at 104 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Fort Payne require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Fort Payne require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Fort Payne?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Fort Payne have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Fort Payne?

The closest waterfall to Fort Payne is Little River Falls, approximately 5.9 miles away.

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