Waterfall Hikes Near Huntsville, AL

349,482 residents
Chicago Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Fourteen falls circle Huntsville, scattered along the plateau edges that hem in the Tennessee Valley. Ditto Falls is a moderate mile, dogs allowed. Welcome Falls stretches two miles with 200 feet of gain, and Seven Falls matches the distance while climbing 300. Short Creek Falls suits a lunch hour, a tenth of a mile from the car. Boone Falls and Piney Branch Falls still lack trail data. Most of these pour hardest from December through April, when the valley gets its rain.

Located at 34.6981°N, -86.6412°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Huntsville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

14 of 14 gauged

11 of 14 waterfalls near Huntsville are flowing strongly today

Boone Falls Strong Copperas Falls Roaring Ditto Falls Roaring Ragsdale Falls Roaring Welcome Falls Roaring Thompson Falls Roaring Georgia Falls Moderate High Falls Roaring Short Creek Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Piney Branch Falls Roaring Seven Falls Roaring The Fall Off Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 65°F

Aft 74°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 70°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Fri 70°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sat 60°F Sunny
Sun 62°F Sunny
Mon 65°F Sunny Best
Tue 65°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Huntsville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Copperas Falls Roaring · 1040 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Ditto Falls Roaring · 9 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 High Falls Roaring · 37 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 High Falls Roaring · 86 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Piney Branch Falls Roaring · 21 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Ragsdale Falls Roaring · 9 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Huntsville (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Huntsville (6 waterfalls)

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

Aerial view around Ditto Falls in Alabama Aerial

Ditto Falls

13.4 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
1.0 miles Unknown

All 14 Waterfalls Near Huntsville

Aerial view around Ditto Falls in Alabama Aerial

Ditto Falls

13.4 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Welcome Falls in Alabama, about 69 feet of drop LiDAR

Welcome Falls

19.7 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Boone Falls waterfall CC

Boone Falls

21.3 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Piney Branch Falls in Alabama, about 128 feet of drop LiDAR

Piney Branch Falls

26.7 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown 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
LiDAR terrain view around Seven Falls in Alabama, about 120 feet of drop LiDAR

Seven Falls

31.6 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Short Creek Falls waterfall

Short Creek Falls

36.8 miles away
Alabama
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
The Fall Off waterfall

The Fall Off

37.7 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

38.8 miles away
Alabama
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Georgia Falls waterfall

Georgia Falls

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

Copperas Falls

46.9 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

49.1 miles away
Alabama
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

49.6 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Huntsville

Are there free waterfalls near Huntsville?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Huntsville, including Copperas Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Huntsville?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Huntsville?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Huntsville?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Huntsville?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Huntsville, including High Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Huntsville?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Huntsville?

The tallest waterfall near Huntsville is Georgia Falls at 70 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Huntsville?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Huntsville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Huntsville?

The closest waterfall to Huntsville is Ditto Falls, approximately 13.4 miles away.

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