Waterfall Hikes Near Hartselle, AL

15,414 residents
Chicago Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Hartselle pulls from the same pool of falls as Cullman, its neighbor to the south, so the choice usually comes down to which drive suits the day. Ditto Falls is the quick hike, one moderate mile with dogs allowed. Seven Falls asks two miles and 300 feet of climb. Welcome Falls runs two miles as well, gaining 200 feet. Parker Cascades logs 2.2 miles. Ragsdale and Thompson Falls appear without trail data yet. Eighteen falls in all, enough for a season of Saturdays.

Located at 34.4391°N, -86.9396°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hartselle

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

18 of 18 gauged

3 of 18 waterfalls near Hartselle are flowing strongly today

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

Updated 26 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 84°F

Aft 84°F Sunny Best
Tue 87°F Sunny
Wed 91°F Sunny
Thu 91°F Sunny
Fri 90°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 85°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 80°F Rain Showers Likely

Flowing best right now near Hartselle

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Short Creek Falls Roaring · 30 cfs 95th percentile
  2. 2 High Falls Roaring · 30 cfs 95th percentile
  3. 3 Seven Falls Strong · 3 cfs 83rd percentile
  4. 4 Piney Branch Falls Moderate · 12 cfs 39th percentile
  5. 5 Quarter Creek Falls Low · 7 cfs 20th percentile
  6. 6 Butler Falls Low · 8 cfs 18th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hartselle (6 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.

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

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

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

Seven Falls

6.3 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Aerial view around Ditto Falls in Alabama Aerial

Ditto Falls

18.4 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
1.0 miles Unknown

All 18 Waterfalls Near Hartselle

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

Seven Falls

6.3 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Welcome Falls in Alabama, about 69 feet of drop LiDAR

Welcome Falls

17.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Aerial view around Ditto Falls in Alabama Aerial

Ditto Falls

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

Ragsdale Falls

27.6 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Thompson Falls waterfall

Thompson Falls

28 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
The Fall Off waterfall

The Fall Off

29.2 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Parker Cascades waterfall

Parker Cascades

29.3 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
2.2 miles Unknown
Parker Falls waterfall

Parker Falls

29.7 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Kinlock Falls waterfall

Kinlock Falls

30.2 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

30.7 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Butler Falls waterfall

Butler Falls

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

Quarter Creek Falls

36.4 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Short Creek Falls waterfall

Short Creek Falls

36.8 miles away
Alabama
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

38.8 miles away
Alabama
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Village Falls in Alabama, about 44 feet of drop LiDAR

Village Falls

44.4 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Georgia Falls waterfall

Georgia Falls

46.4 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Boone Falls waterfall CC

Boone Falls

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

Copperas Falls

47 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hartselle

Are there free waterfalls near Hartselle?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Hartselle, including Copperas Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hartselle?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Hartselle, including Copperas Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hartselle?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hartselle, including Copperas Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hartselle?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hartselle, including Copperas Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hartselle?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Hartselle, including High Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hartselle?

The shortest waterfall hike near Hartselle is Copperas Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Hartselle?

The tallest waterfall near Hartselle is High Falls at 35 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hartselle?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near Hartselle have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hartselle?

The closest waterfall to Hartselle is Seven Falls, approximately 6.3 miles away.

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