Waterfall Hikes Near Huntsville, AL

349,482 residents
Chicago Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Huntsville sits on the northern edge of Alabama’s Valley and Ridge/Appalachian foothills, where folded sandstone ridges, limestone valleys and the nearby river valley shape a varied, undulating landscape. Waterfall hikes within an easy drive are predominantly moderate routes through mixed hardwood and pine forests with rocky ridge scrambles and narrow gorges, while a few easy roadside drops provide short walks; the blend of sandstone bluffs and verdant valleys creates consistently varied terrain for day hikes.

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

13 of 13 gauged

2 of 13 waterfalls near Huntsville are flowing strongly today

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

Updated 27 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 89°F

Tod 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Tue 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 89°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 88°F Sunny
Fri 89°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Huntsville

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Georgia Falls Strong · 239 cfs 88th percentile
  2. 2 Piney Branch Falls Strong · 220 cfs 85th percentile
  3. 3 High Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 59th percentile
  4. 4 High Falls Moderate · 14 cfs 59th percentile
  5. 5 Short Creek Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 59th percentile
  6. 6 Seven Falls Moderate · 26 cfs 57th percentile

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

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Ditto Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 13 Waterfalls Near Huntsville

Ditto Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Welcome Falls

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

Boone Falls

36.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Piney Branch Falls

7.8 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ragsdale Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Thompson Falls waterfall

Thompson Falls

44.3 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Seven Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Short Creek Falls waterfall

Short Creek Falls

18 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Fall Off waterfall

The Fall Off

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

34.3 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Georgia Falls waterfall

Georgia Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Copperas Falls

41.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

29.9 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Huntsville

Are there free waterfalls near Huntsville?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Huntsville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Huntsville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Huntsville is Boone Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Huntsville?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Huntsville?

Yes, 3 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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