Waterfall Hikes Near Opelika, AL

31,361 residents
Chicago Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Opelika? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Opelika. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 32.6612°N, -85.3769°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Opelika

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Opelika (1 waterfall)

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.

High Shoals Falls waterfall

High Shoals Falls

Alabama
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Opelika (2 waterfalls)

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

High Shoals Falls waterfall

High Shoals Falls

Alabama
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

Georgia
Moderate
4.3 miles 500 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Opelika With Waterfalls

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tallapoosa Falls (historical) waterfall

Tallapoosa Falls (historical)

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

High Shoals Falls

Alabama
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

Georgia
Moderate
4.3 miles 500 ft
Wetumpka Falls waterfall

Wetumpka Falls

42.9 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Opelika, Alabama

Warm Springs

Warm Springs

40.4 mi 88°F

Warm Springs delivers 88°F water, 24 degrees above ambient, within F.D. Roosevelt State Park—Georgia's most thermally impressiv...

Parkman Spring

40.6 mi 77°F

Parkman Spring maintains a comfortable 77°F temperature, 13 degrees above ambient, and requires a short woodland walk in Meriwe...

Tom Brown Spring

45.5 mi 68°F

Tom Brown Spring maintains 68°F, barely 4 degrees above ambient, and sits roadside in Meriwether County near Manchester.

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