Waterfall Hikes Near Madison, AL

56,967 residents
Chicago Time Zone
12 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Madison works from the same waterfall map as Huntsville next door, shifted a few miles west. Twelve falls make the cut. The quick win is Ditto Falls, one moderate mile with dogs okay. Seven Falls climbs 300 feet across its two miles, dogs allowed there as well. Welcome Falls covers two miles with 200 feet of gain. Several more, Ragsdale and Thompson among them, hold spots on the page without trail numbers, waiting on somebody to walk them with a GPS.

Located at 34.7114°N, -86.7626°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Madison

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

12 of 12 gauged

1 of 12 waterfalls near Madison is flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 97°F

Tod 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 97°F Sunny Best
Sun 98°F Sunny
Mon 98°F Sunny
Tue 93°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 95°F Sunny
Thu 95°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Madison

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Boone Falls Strong · 1400 cfs 84th percentile
  2. 2 Seven Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 36th percentile
  3. 3 The Fall Off Moderate · 32 cfs 27th percentile
  4. 4 Georgia Falls Low · 63 cfs 14th percentile
  5. 5 High Falls Barely Flowing · 15 cfs 9th percentile
  6. 6 Short Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 15 cfs 9th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Madison (5 waterfalls)

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

Ditto Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Seven Falls

38.4 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 12 Waterfalls Near Madison

Ditto Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Welcome Falls

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

Boone Falls

45.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Seven Falls

38.4 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Piney Branch Falls

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

The Fall Off

20.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ragsdale Falls

18.7 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Thompson Falls waterfall

Thompson Falls

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

Georgia Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Copperas Falls

33.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Short Creek Falls waterfall

Short Creek Falls

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

High Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Madison

Are there free waterfalls near Madison?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Madison, including Copperas Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Madison?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near Madison, including Copperas Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Madison?

There are 5 kid-friendly waterfalls near Madison, including Copperas Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Madison?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Madison, including High Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Madison?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Madison?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Madison?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Madison have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Madison?

The closest waterfall to Madison is Ditto Falls, approximately 19.2 miles away.

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