Waterfall Hikes Near Leesburg, AL

756 residents
Chicago Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Leesburg? There are 18 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Leesburg. 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 34.1839°N, -85.7750°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Leesburg

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

18 of 18 gauged

18 waterfalls near Leesburg have live flow data today

De Soto Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Ditto Falls Barely Flowing Ragsdale Falls Barely Flowing Welcome Falls Barely Flowing Thompson Falls Barely Flowing Griffin Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Short Creek Falls Barely Flowing Swindell Falls Barely Flowing Hightower Falls Barely Flowing Keown Falls Low Little Falls Barely Flowing Little River Falls Barely Flowing Noccalula Falls Low Piney Branch Falls Barely Flowing Salt Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 97°F

Tod 98°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 97°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Fri 97°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 96°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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Leesburg

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Noccalula Falls Low · 692 cfs 17th percentile
  2. 2 Keown Falls Low · 691 cfs 12th percentile
  3. 3 Hightower Falls Barely Flowing · 12 cfs 4th percentile
  4. 4 Swindell Falls Barely Flowing · 13 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Thompson Falls Barely Flowing · 8 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Welcome Falls Barely Flowing · 8 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Leesburg (2 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.

Little River Falls waterfall

Little River Falls

Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Noccalula Falls waterfall

Noccalula Falls

Alabama
Easy
1.4 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Leesburg (11 waterfalls)

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

Griffin Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 18 Waterfalls Near Leesburg

Swindell Falls

19 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Griffin Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little River Falls waterfall

Little River Falls

Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Noccalula Falls waterfall

Noccalula Falls

Alabama
Easy
1.4 miles 150 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little 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
De Soto Falls waterfall

De Soto Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Thompson Falls waterfall

Thompson Falls

37.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ragsdale Falls

1.5 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Piney Branch Falls

25.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Salt Creek Falls waterfall

Salt Creek Falls

49.2 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hightower Falls waterfall CC

Hightower Falls

38.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Welcome Falls

40 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Ditto Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Keown Falls waterfall

Keown Falls

33.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
1.8 miles 400 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Leesburg

Are there free waterfalls near Leesburg?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Leesburg, including Ditto Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Leesburg?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Leesburg, including Little River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Leesburg?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Leesburg, including De Soto Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Leesburg?

There are 12 kid-friendly waterfalls near Leesburg, including De Soto Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Leesburg?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Leesburg, including High Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Leesburg?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Leesburg?

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

Do any waterfalls near Leesburg require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Leesburg?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Leesburg have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Leesburg?

The closest waterfall to Leesburg is Swindell Falls, approximately 11.5 miles away.

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