Waterfall Hikes Near Huntsville, AL

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.