Waterfall Hikes Near Ohatchee, AL

988 residents
Chicago Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Ohatchee? There are 13 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Ohatchee. 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 33.7877°N, -86.0281°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ohatchee

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

13 of 13 gauged

1 of 13 waterfalls near Ohatchee is flowing strongly today

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 Hightower Falls Moderate Little River Falls Barely Flowing Noccalula Falls Strong Piney Branch Falls Barely Flowing Ragsdale Falls Barely Flowing Thompson Falls Barely Flowing Salt Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 95°F

Aft 98°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 98°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 95°F Sunny Best
Wed 96°F Sunny
Thu 96°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 91°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Ohatchee

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Noccalula Falls Strong · 8620 cfs 86th percentile
  2. 2 Hightower Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 27th percentile
  3. 3 Little River Falls Barely Flowing · 41 cfs 1st percentile
  4. 4 Great Falls Barely Flowing · 126 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Griffin Falls Barely Flowing · 13 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 High Falls Barely Flowing · 13 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Ohatchee (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.

Noccalula Falls waterfall

Noccalula Falls

Alabama
Easy
1.4 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Ohatchee (8 waterfalls)

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

Salt Creek Falls waterfall

Salt Creek Falls

47.7 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Griffin Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Rendalia Water Falls

46.2 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 13 Waterfalls Near Ohatchee

Noccalula Falls waterfall

Noccalula Falls

Alabama
Easy
1.4 miles 150 ft
Salt Creek Falls waterfall

Salt Creek Falls

47.7 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Swindell Falls

18.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Griffin Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Rendalia Water Falls

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

High Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Short Creek Falls waterfall

Short Creek Falls

4.7 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

Ragsdale Falls

18.7 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Piney Branch Falls

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

Hightower Falls

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

Little River Falls

20.8 miles away
Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Ohatchee

Are there free waterfalls near Ohatchee?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Ohatchee, including Griffin Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Ohatchee?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Ohatchee?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Ohatchee, including Great Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Ohatchee?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Ohatchee, including Great Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Ohatchee?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Ohatchee?

The shortest waterfall hike near Ohatchee is Great Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Ohatchee?

The tallest waterfall near Ohatchee is Noccalula Falls at 90 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Ohatchee require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Ohatchee?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Ohatchee have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Ohatchee?

The closest waterfall to Ohatchee is Noccalula Falls, approximately 12.7 miles away.

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