Waterfall Hikes Near Gaylesville, AL

164 residents
Chicago Time Zone
21 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Gaylesville? There are 21 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Gaylesville. 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 34.2665°N, -85.5603°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Gaylesville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

21 of 21 gauged

1 of 21 waterfalls near Gaylesville is flowing strongly today

De Soto Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Little 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 Moderate Keown Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Moderate Middle Creek Falls Moderate Three Creeks Falls Moderate Little Falls Barely Flowing Little River Falls Barely Flowing Lula Falls Barely Flowing Noccalula Falls Strong Piney Branch Falls Barely Flowing Ragsdale Falls Barely Flowing Welcome Falls Barely Flowing Thompson Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 36 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 97°F

Mon 99°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 96°F Sunny
Wed 97°F Sunny Best
Thu 97°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 92°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Gaylesville

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Noccalula Falls Strong · 8490 cfs 83rd percentile
  2. 2 Three Creeks Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 31st percentile
  3. 3 Laurel Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 31st percentile
  4. 4 Middle Creek Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 31st percentile
  5. 5 Hightower Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 27th percentile
  6. 6 Foster Falls Barely Flowing · 178 cfs 6th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Gaylesville (3 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

20.8 miles away
Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Gaylesville (11 waterfalls)

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

De Soto Falls waterfall

De Soto Falls

11.9 miles away
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 21 Waterfalls Near Gaylesville

Little River Falls waterfall

Little River Falls

20.8 miles away
Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
De Soto Falls waterfall

De Soto Falls

11.9 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Swindell Falls

18.1 miles away
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
Short Creek Falls waterfall

Short Creek Falls

4.7 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Noccalula Falls waterfall

Noccalula Falls

Alabama
Easy
1.4 miles 150 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

28.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hightower Falls waterfall CC

Hightower Falls

40.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Keown Falls waterfall

Keown Falls

28.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
1.8 miles 400 ft
Thompson Falls waterfall

Thompson Falls

1.5 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ragsdale Falls

18.7 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Piney Branch Falls

5.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lula Falls waterfall

Lula Falls

11.7 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

7.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

Welcome Falls

28.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Foster Falls waterfall

Foster Falls

23.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft
Three Creeks Falls waterfall

Three Creeks Falls

17.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Gaylesville

Are there free waterfalls near Gaylesville?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Gaylesville, including Foster Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Gaylesville?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Gaylesville, including Laurel Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Gaylesville?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Gaylesville, including De Soto Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Gaylesville?

There are 13 kid-friendly waterfalls near Gaylesville, including De Soto Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Gaylesville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Gaylesville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Gaylesville is De Soto Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Gaylesville?

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

Do any waterfalls near Gaylesville require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Gaylesville?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Gaylesville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Gaylesville?

The closest waterfall to Gaylesville is Little River Falls, approximately 9.1 miles away.

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