Waterfall Hikes Near Jacksonville, AL

14,227 residents
Chicago Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Jacksonville? There are 13 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Jacksonville. 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 33.8088°N, -85.7545°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Jacksonville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

13 of 13 gauged

13 waterfalls near Jacksonville have live flow data today

De Soto Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Rendalia Water Falls Barely Flowing Griffin Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Short Creek Falls Barely Flowing Swindell Falls Barely Flowing High Shoals Falls Barely Flowing Hightower Falls Barely Flowing Little River Falls Barely Flowing Noccalula Falls Low Salt Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 97°F

Tod 97°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 97°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 97°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Ind 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 94°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 92°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 91°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Jacksonville

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Noccalula Falls Low · 788 cfs 20th percentile
  2. 2 Hightower Falls Barely Flowing · 12 cfs 4th percentile
  3. 3 Salt Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 96 cfs 1st percentile
  4. 4 De Soto Falls Barely Flowing · 9 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Great Falls Barely Flowing · 91 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Griffin Falls Barely Flowing · 13 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Jacksonville (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.

Noccalula Falls waterfall

Noccalula Falls

Alabama
Easy
1.4 miles 150 ft
Little River Falls waterfall

Little River Falls

Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Jacksonville (10 waterfalls)

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

Salt Creek Falls waterfall

Salt Creek Falls

49.2 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Griffin Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 13 Waterfalls Near Jacksonville

Salt Creek Falls waterfall

Salt Creek Falls

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

Noccalula Falls

Alabama
Easy
1.4 miles 150 ft

Swindell Falls

19 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Griffin Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hightower Falls waterfall CC

Hightower Falls

38.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little River Falls waterfall

Little River Falls

Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Rendalia Water Falls

47.7 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
De Soto Falls waterfall

De Soto Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Short Creek Falls waterfall

Short Creek Falls

28 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Shoals Falls waterfall

High Shoals Falls

Alabama
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Jacksonville

Are there free waterfalls near Jacksonville?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Jacksonville, including Griffin Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Jacksonville?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Jacksonville, including High Shoals Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Jacksonville?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Jacksonville, including De Soto Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Jacksonville?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Jacksonville, including De Soto Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Jacksonville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Jacksonville?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Jacksonville?

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

Do any waterfalls near Jacksonville require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Jacksonville requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Jacksonville?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Jacksonville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Jacksonville?

The closest waterfall to Jacksonville is Salt Creek Falls, approximately 21.4 miles away.

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