Waterfall Hikes Near Franklin, AL

773 residents
Chicago Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Franklin? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Franklin. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 32.4513°N, -85.7864°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Franklin

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 4 gauged

4 waterfalls near Franklin have live flow data today

Great Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Wetumpka Falls Barely Flowing Tallapoosa Falls (historical) Barely Flowing

Updated 20 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 96°F

Mon 96°F Sunny Best
Tue 95°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 94°F Sunny
Thu 94°F Sunny
Fri 94°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 95°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Franklin

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Wetumpka Falls Moderate · 2860 cfs 38th percentile
  2. 2 Great Falls Barely Flowing · 106 cfs 2nd percentile
  3. 3 Great Falls Barely Flowing · 169 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Tallapoosa Falls (historical) Barely Flowing · 119 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Franklin (1 waterfall)

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

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 4 Waterfalls Near Franklin

Tallapoosa Falls (historical) waterfall

Tallapoosa Falls (historical)

21 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wetumpka Falls waterfall

Wetumpka Falls

29.5 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Franklin

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Franklin?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Franklin, including Great Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Franklin?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Franklin, including Great Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Franklin?

The shortest waterfall hike near Franklin is Great Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Franklin?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Franklin have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Franklin?

The closest waterfall to Franklin is Tallapoosa Falls (historical), approximately 8.3 miles away.

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